The connection between alcohol and breast cancer existed at the time of my diagnosis. Nothing conclusive, just a possibility, yet enough for me to forgo that occasional cold beer in a frosty mug at dinner and that sometimes social drink. I don’t want cancer. Once was enough.
I think I’ve made the right drinking decision. Just this past Monday, findings from a large U.S. study—the biggest of three major studies on the topic—revealed this: Alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of the most common type of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
OK, I’m not postmenopausal, and I didn’t have the most common type of breast cancer—the kind fueled by hormones—but I will go through menopause one day. And I could develop a hormone-sensitive tumor. These facts are enough to secure my choice to remain a non-drinker for all of time.
This new research found that women who consumed one or two small drinks per day were 32 percent more likely to develop a hormone-sensitive tumor. Three or more drinks per day: 51 percent.
Toss the trans-fats. Ax the alcohol. Neither is worth the risk.
I dont drink. no reason beyond the fact I dont love the taste or how I feel the next day. it is surprising how UNCOMFORTABLE people get with that.
as with all else in my life I DONT CARE what other people do yet they/people are always encouraging me to have “just one”
this study? another reason not to huh?
Hello :]
My name is Karly and I am very interested about conversing directly with you through e-mail about your cancer. My e-mail is listed above (I hope) so drop me a line any time!
Thanks<333
counting the days with you!!