In the book "The Atonement Child" by Francine Rivers, the author discusses how hormonal changes within a woman's body can lead to permanent alterations in breast structure. These changes are crucial as they set the stage for how breast tissue develops over time. When a woman undergoes an abortion, these hormonal processes are interrupted, leaving cells in a transitional state where they do not fully mature.

This interruption can increase the risk of these cells becoming cancerous. As a result, the author suggests that women who have had abortions may face a heightened likelihood of developing breast cancer later in life due to this disruption in normal hormonal and cellular development. This raises important health concerns regarding the long-term effects of abortion on women's health.