More research is needed to determine if curbing alcohol intake could also reduce the risk of other types of cancer. Stopping alcohol consumption for a period of five to nine years was shown to reduce oral cancer risk by 34%, the researchers found. For esophageal cancer, five to 15 years without alcohol cut the risk by 15% — and 15 years or more of alcohol abstinence reduced the risk by 65%. For esophageal cancer, five to 15 years without alcohol cut the risk by 15%, and 15 years or more of alcohol abstinence reduced the risk by 65%. Original article source: To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’

Source: Fox News January 03, 2024 11:41 UTC