Study Links Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
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First reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026
What happened
A new study suggests that pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding may increase cancer-fighting T cells in breast tissue. Researchers found this immune effect in women and mice, and linked breastfeeding to slower tumor growth and more T cells in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. The authors say the results could inform future immunotherapies and more personalized breast cancer prevention and treatment.
- 01Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding may increase cancer-fighting T cells in breast tissue.
- 02The effect persisted in some women more than 30 years after the last birth.
- 03Breastfed women with triple-negative breast cancer had more T cells in their tumors.
- 04Mouse tumors grew more slowly after a full breastfeeding cycle.
- 05Researchers say the findings could guide new immunotherapies and personalized care.
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