Increased risk for breast cancer after childbirth may last more than 20 years

(American College of Physicians) The increased risk for breast cancer that occurs after childbirth can last more than 20 years. The risk may be enhanced when a woman is older at first birth or has a family history of breast cancer, and is not mitigated by breastfeeding. Findings from pooled analysis of 15 prospective studies are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news