Where mutations occur in two important cancer genes can affect a woman's risk of breast or ovarian cancer, a study of thousands of women shows. (sciencenews.org)
Of course, breastfeeding your baby will help burn extra calories after delivery as well as lower your risk for developing breast or ovarian cancer later in life. (lovingmomentsbras.com)
Consider testing if you meet any of the above criteria or have a relative on either side of the family with breast or ovarian cancer at any age. (washingtonpost.com)