@blulady, good question. It is really important to look for evidence-based, trusted sources when asking questions about causes of cancer.

There is not enough good evidence to prove that milk and dairy can cause cancer. Eating and drinking milk and dairy can reduce the risk of bowel cancer. But there is no proof it increases or decreases the risk of any other cancer type.

Here is further reading:
- Milk and Breast Cancer - Looking Beyond the Headlines https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/milk-and-breast-cancer-looking-beyond-the-headlines/
- Can milk and dairy products cause cancer? https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths/can-milk-and-dairy-products-cause-cancer

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