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All types of alcohol increase cancer risk. This includes beer, wine, and liquor. The amount of alcohol you drink over time matters more than the type.?

Alcohol consumption increases the risk for cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus (squamous cell carcinoma), liver, colorectum, and female breast.

Estimates show that the number of cancers associated with alcohol use in the US is about 4-5% (about 1 in 20). That¡¯s about 100,000 cancers a year!

The proportions of cases linked to alcohol consumption by cancer type were higher in men than in women, except for esophageal cancer.

Research shows that drinking alcohol and smoking together raises cancer risk many times more than drinking or smoking alone.

According to the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention, it is best not to drink alcohol.

While it¡¯s best not to drink alcohol, according to the PÕ¾ÊÓƵ Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention, those who choose to drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink a day for women.?

It¡¯s never too late to take steps to reduce your risk of cancer. In fact, research shows that reducing or stopping alcohol use decreases the risk of cancers like those that occur in the mouth and esophagus.?