Hi and welcome to YT. According to what I've heard (on here) and from my vet, spaying your baby will help with prevent mammary types of cancers. While nothing is 100%, it definitely will reduce her chances to almost none.
good luck with your little when the time comes, it will be harder on you then Misti.
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I am sure that someone will be on with more knowledge on this subject than I.