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For women worried about increasing risk of breast cancer or even presently undergoing cancer treatment, a new study shows that it is not necessary for a mother to choose between the life of her baby and her health. She can have both.

Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- A new study finds that pregnancy does not increase the risk of breast cancer and that abortion is not a requirement for pregnant women who find themselves with breast cancer. Some doctors suggest that such women have an abortion so they can focus on treating the cancer.

But the study, involving patients at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, puts to rest some earlier studies suggesting maternity makes cancer situations worse.

Dr. Beth Beadle, who works at the prestigious medical center and is the lead author of the study, told AP that both mother and baby can be cared for during treatment.

"If we can get them early, we can treat them aggressively and have good and promising outcomes for both woman and child," she said....

Good news, indeed.