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Can women develop breast, ovarian or uterine cancers if they don't become pregnant in their lifetimes?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes: Not having children can reduce the risk of certain cancers but certainly not prevent it completely.

Answered 9/13/2019

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