OK
A 39-year-old male asked:
If a person quits drinking after several years of drinking and does not have cancer of the esophagus or stomach, what is the benefit related to cancer risk if the person is 40 years of age?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Gaffneyanswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Benefits: Alcoholism is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and has a multitude of effects on many organs of the body. Chiefly, alcoholism causes liver damage, disruptions in glucose metabolism and many changes in the brain. I've attached a fantastic article from the NIH which summarizes a lot of info - Hope it helps! http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm
2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. David Lipkinanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
See below: You can reduce your risk of these cancers by: limiting alcohol, stop smoking, avoid high salt processed foods, avoid all processed lunch meats with "nitrites" on the label, eats lots of organic fruits and veggies, Limit meat fish or chicken to 2-3 times a week. exercise and avoid obesity. Additional risk reduction by going mostly vegetarian or vegan. See checklists . http://bit.ly/1hKZ4wy
2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated May 15, 2018
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.