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The Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, with alcohol linked to a significant number of cancer deaths in the U.S. Risk factors include gender, age, and genetics, with increased alcohol consumption raising the likelihood of developing breast cancer. To reduce the risk, recommendations include a healthy diet, increased vitamin D intake, regular exercise, and limiting alcohol consumption.
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- 2. 1in 8women will developbreast 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%
- 3. What are theRISK FACTORS for breast cancer?
- 4. GENDER Simply being awoman 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.
- 5. AGING Your risk ofdeveloping 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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- 7. How many drinksfor women?
- 8. 3-6 drinks perweek 15% chance of developing the disease at least 2 drinks daily 51% chance of developing the disease
- 9. Other cancer risksof Alcohol
- 10. Alcohol consumption hasbeen linked to an increased risk for cancers of the: Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus Larynx Stomach Colon Rectum Liver Ovaries
- 11. How to reducethe risk?
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- 13. Maintain a dietlow in fat and sugar, but high in vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and whole grains
- 14. Avoid exposure to radiationand environmental pollution
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- 18. SOURCES http://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 RecoveryExperts FIND THE BESTREHAB CENTER THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS! VISIT BLOG