Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’
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More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.
"We've long known that alcohol impacts any number of organs, starting with the brain and working its way down to the colorectal system." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Among the modifiable risk factors for cancer, alcohol is the third biggest, behind obesity (7.6% of cases) and cigarette smoking (19.3%).
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