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Is alcohol consumption linked to cancer at all?

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Dr. Katherine Sutherland answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Alcohol, especially in conjunction with smoking, can increase the risk of head and neck cancers (mouth, larynx, pharynx) and esophageal cancer. Alcohol also increases the risk of breast, liver, and colorectal cancer.

Answered 4/14/2016

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