Does having children alter the risk of breast cancer? Women who give birth have a lower lifetime risk of breast cancer. However, newer data suggests that breast cancer risk increases immediately after childbirth. A study published in December 2018 examines data from the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collective Group seeking to clarify this issue. (12/28/18)
I am planning on becoming pregnant in the next year, what screening or preventive measures should I take?
I have recently had a child. What type or frequency of surveillance is best for me?
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