But it can also lead to an increased risk of many types of cancer. "All types of alcohol can cause cancer," explains Dr Elise Dallas, GP at The London General Practice.

More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.

According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report 2024, more than 5% of all cancer cases are linked to alcohol consumption, which is connected to six ...

A new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general offers a detailed view of the link between booze and cancer. Awareness of this link remains relatively low.

And when it comes to the types of alcohol linked to an increased cancer risk, the experts say the link still stands 'regardless of the type of alcohol (e.g., beer, wine, and spirits)'.

In a new report, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the surgeon general, said that alcohol use had been directly linked with at least seven types of cancers, including those of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus ...

Types Of Cancer Caused By Alcohol. According to Cancer Research UK, drinking alcohol increases the risk of seven different types of cancer: Breast Cancer.

The type of alcoholic beverage, be it beer, wine, or spirits, doesn’t significantly alter the cancer risk. It’s the ethanol (the chemical name for alcohol) itself that’s carcinogenic (cancer ...

Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.

More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

The advisory, released today, draws a direct connection between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of ...