According to a new study, pregnancy and breastfeeding produces infection-fighting T-cells that help guard against abnormal cells that could develop into cancer. Credits- Main Image: AAP, Inserted image: Dr Nisha Khot (supplied)
The health benefits of breastfeeding for infants are already well established. However, researchers at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have recently published a study showing that pregnancy and breastfeeding can also help protect against breast cancer. Dr. Nisha Khot, Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peninsula Health, explains how this research could help reduce breast cancer rates among Australian women.
The health benefits of breastfeeding for infants are already well established. However, researchers at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have recently published a study showing that pregnancy and breastfeeding can also help protect against breast cancer. Dr. Nisha Khot, Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peninsula Health, explains how this research could help reduce breast cancer rates among Australian women.
