Drinking excessive alcohol can contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol contains a lot of calories that can lead to excess weight, which in turn can increase our risk of breast cancer.
2. 1in 8women
will develop breast 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%
4. GENDER
Simply being a woman 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 of developing 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.
10. Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk for
cancers of the:
Oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus
Larynx Stomach Colon
Rectum Liver Ovaries