10/09/2026
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to know your risk, know what’s normal for you, and stay up to date with recommended screenings.
Awareness and early detection can make a big difference.
Did you know breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer? Breastfeeding has benefits that extend beyond the breastfeeding journey, too. Research has found that a breastfeeding parent’s relative risk of breast cancer decreases by about 4.3% for every 12 months of breastfeeding over their lifetime. That means all breastfeeding journeys combined, not 12 consecutive months. And the benefit was greater with more time spent breastfeeding!
Share the reminder: know your risk, know your normal, and get screened.