Alcohol intake increases the risk for several cancers including breast, liver, esophagus, larynx, mouth, and colon cancer. Even consuming as few as 3 drinks per week increases the risk of breast cancer. If you choose to drink, the cancer society recommends limiting intake to no more than one drink per day for women and two for men. Look for other choices to alcohol including fruit drinks, sparkling cider and grape juice, and other mixed drinks without alcohol. |
