The Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer
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ALCOHOLAND
THE
BREAST CANCER?
LINK BETWEEN
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1 in 8 womenwill develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime
Every
2 minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer.
of all US cancer deaths annually are linked to alcohol.
About
3.5%
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What are the RISK FACTORS for breast cancer?
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GENDER
Simply being a woman is the main risk factor for developing breast cancer. This is probably because of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which can promote breast cancer cell growth.
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AGING
Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older
About
1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers
are found in women
younger than 45.
About
2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age
55 or older.
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GENETICS
5% 10%
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How many drinks for women?
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3-6 drinks per week
15% chance of developing
the disease
at least 2 drinks daily
51% chance of developing
the disease
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Other cancer risks of Alcohol
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Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk for
cancers of the:
Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus
Larynx Stomach Colon
Rectum Liver Ovaries
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How to reduce the risk?
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Increase vitamin D intake
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Maintain a diet low in fat and sugar, but high in vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and whole
grains
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Avoid exposure to radiation and
environmental pollution
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Don’t smoke
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Exercise regularly
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Limit alcohol
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SOURCEShttp://www.seattletimes.com/health/study-alcohol-use-raises-risk-of-cancer-deaths/
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-risk-factors
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237013.php
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh25-4/263-270.htm
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