Pathology
Alcohol may hasten the progression of cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, June 11th, 2002
Alcohol, the socially acceptable drug, acts upon virtually every organ system and causes a variety of physiologic and behavioral alterations. Its ability to compromise the body's immune system has been linked to the development of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, as well as oral cancer (including the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus), liver cancer, and possibly breast cancer in women. A study in the May 2002 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research (ACER) has found that individuals with cancer who drink excessively may be placing themselves at risk of a more rapid death from cancer.
"Some studies have shown that alcohol...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2002-06-11)
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