A 44-year-old member asked:
Can breast cancer be caused by breastfeeding?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: In fact, it offers protection.
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
NO: In fact breast feeding has been claimed by some to be preventive and may lessen the risk of developing breast cancer!
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 46 years experience
Breastfeeding absolutely does not cause breast cancer, and probably offers some protection.
Mar 16, 2013
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Women who have had children and breast feed have a lower risk for breast cancer as opposed to never pregnant women, obese women and smokers.
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