A 34-year-old member asked:
Which type of cancer does alcohol cause?
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Dr. R Condon Hughesanswered
Dermatopathology 43 years experience
Liver, Stomach: The most common cancers associated with alcohol abuse are liver and GI (gastrointestinal).
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can alcohol cause cancer?
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Dr. Devon Websteranswered
Medical Oncology 24 years experience
Yes: Alcohol increases your risk of getting breast and colon cancer with as few as 4 drinks per week. Alcohol also increases your risk of getting stomach, esophageal and oral cancer.
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Dr. Barry Rosen commented
General Surgery 36 years experience
...and LIVER cancer, and COLORECTAL cancer...
Oct 9, 2011
Last updated Jun 10, 2014
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