10 Ways to Decrease the Risk of Getting Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding

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During the time when a mother breastfeeds, her breasts go through changes that can help reduce the risk of cancer. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts are shedding tissue, which means that cells with potential damage could be removed. Along with the shedding of breast tissue, the body experiences hormonal changes during breastfeeding. In many women who are lactating, hormones like estrogen are reduced. Estrogen can promote the growth of breast cancer cells.

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