PrEvCan July – For Women: If you can, breastfeed your baby. Limit use of HRT
In July, our PrEvCan campaign theme is – For Women: If you can, breastfeed your baby. Limit use of HRT.
Key messages for the healthcare professionals:
Offer lifestyle advice and support to reduce menopausal symptoms, when appropriate.
Key messages for the general public:
Breastfeeding reduces the mother’s cancer risk. If you can, breastfeed your baby.
Breast feeding babies brings many health benefits, for both mother and child. One of them is reducing the risk for breast cancer for the mother.
Menopausal symptoms are challenging for many women. Sometimes lifestyle changes can help. Discuss with your health care provider.