Alicia,
I have a paper on Breastfeeding and Health Summary of Research Findings out
of Breastfeeding Review which says that extended breastfeeding is a
possible link to lower risk of cervical cancer, as well as ovarian cancer.
The reference quoted is
Schneider AP. "Risk factor for ovarian cancer" (letter) New Engl J Med
1987; 31-(8): 508 -509.

Interesting, huh?

Kind regards,
Gay Ryan
Breastfeeding Counsellor,Local Assessor,
IBCLC,
Bathurst NMAA Group, Western NSW Region.
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> Kathy:  I don't believe there is any study on the relationship between
> cervical cancer and bf.  If there is, I would love to see it.  The only
> cancers which have been found to have a reduced risk with bf are breast,
> ovarian and uterine (endometrial, not cervical).  Regards, Alicia Dermer,
> MD, IBCLC.
>