Abortion Boosts Breast Cancer Risk 193%

Abortion Boosts Breast Cancer Risk 193% Study Finds, Giving Birth Lowers It: Researchers in Iran have published the results of a new study showing women who have an abortion face a 193% increased risk of breast cancer. On the other hand, women who carry a pregnancy to term find a lowered breast cancer risk compared with women who have never been pregnant. The findings were reported in the April 3, 2010 issue of Medical Oncology but are coming to the public's attention only now.