by APFLI | May 31, 2006 | Studies - Breast Cancer
An international study has shown that having more than one child dramatically lowers the chance of developing cancer for women carrying breast cancer gene mutations. The International BRCA1/2 Carrier Cohort Study (IBCCS) examined the effect of pregnancy, birth and...
by APFLI | Aug 4, 2005 | Studies - Breast Cancer
A study published in the medical journal Twin Research and Genetics has found that women who have children have a reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer, and that the risk is further reduced with each pregnancy. Researchers from the Queensland Institute of...