Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What types of cancer can alcoholism cause?
15 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many: Alcohol abuse is associated with liver, mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach cancers. It is likely one of the most significant cancer risk factors, second only to tobacco. Even moderate alcohol use is linked to an increased risk of breast and colon cancer. For more info: http://www.Cancer.Org/acs/groups/content/@healthpromotions/documents/document/acsq-017622.Pdf.
Answered 12/10/2014
6.2k views
Many: Many if not all type of cancer are contributed by alcoholism- to name a few-- head and neck cancer, liver cancer, esophageal, pancreatic, breast and many more. So please avoid alcohol.
Answered 10/3/2016
6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
An apparent polyclonal gammopathy: IgA. Kappa and lambda typing appear increased. What does this mean? Im being referred to a Hematologist, Do I have Cancer?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible for Marfan syndrome to be caused by alcoholism?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can kidney cancer be caused by alcoholism?
Please tell me, could cancer of the throat (vocal cords) be caused by drinking. Alcoholism?
Can you tell me is alcoholism increased after stomach cancer where the stomach is removed?
How does alcoholism affect chemotherapy for breast cancer?
Cousin's husband has stage 4 liver cancer from cirrhosis due to alcoholism and hepatitis c. But no metastasis. Any hope for him?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
