Association between breastfeeding, reduced risk of aggressive breast cancer
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
Breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of developing an aggressive form of breast cancer called hormone-receptor negative, a large international study shows. Hormone-receptor-negative (HRN) breast cancers are more likely to be aggressive and life-threatening. This subtype is more commonly diagnosed in women under age 50.