A study published in the journal Cancer by the American Cancer Society found that consistent heavy drinking over an adult's lifetime is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer. The research, based on data from over 88,000 US adults over 20 years, revealed that heavy lifetime drinking was linked to a 25% higher overall CRC risk and nearly double the risk of rectal cancer. Experts highlight the broad impact of alcohol on various organ systems and the potential benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption.
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The study analyzed 20 years of data from more than 88,000 US adults to determine how long-term drinking impacted the risk of developing colorectal cancer or precancerous colorectal adenomas .“Heavy drinkers” were identified as having more than 14 drinks per week and “moderate drinkers” had between seven and 14 drinks per week.The observational research revealed that consistent heavy drinking over adulthood was linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer. Heavy lifetime drinking was associated with a 25% higher overall CRC risk and nearly double the risk of rectal cancer. Moderate lifetime drinking had a lower overall CRC risk.For colorectal adenomas , higher current lifetime drinking did not show a strong pattern, although former drinkers showed a significantly lower risk of non-advanced adenoma compared to current light drinkers.Heavy lifetime drinking was associated with a 25% higher overall CRC risk and nearly double the risk of rectal cancer.Out of the 88,092 participants, 1,679 were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The authors noted that the research was limited, as it was observational and not based on a clinical trial. It also hinged on self-reported alcohol use. The findings suggest that consistently heavy alcohol intake and higher average lifetime consumption “may increase CRC risk, whereas cessation may lower adenoma risk,” the researchers stated. Associations “may differ by tumor site,” they added.In a recent episode of the podcast “The Dr. Mark Hyman Show,” Dr. Mark Hyman, chief medical officer of Function Health in California, detailed how even moderate drinking can impact “nearly every organ system in the body,” due to metabolic stress, inflammation, impaired detoxification and its effect on hormones. Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said. “Bottom line, alcohol taxes every major system in your body, especially your liver, your brain, your gut, your hormones,” he warned.In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Pinchieh Chiang, a clinician at Circle Medical in San Francisco, shared that taking a break from drinking alcohol for longer periods of time can “reshape health more profoundly.” “Over months to a year, we see sustained improvements in blood pressure, liver function and inflammation,” she said. “Those changes directly affect long-term heart disease and stroke risk.” Chiang added, “Reducing or eliminating alcohol lowers the risk of several cancers, including breast and colorectal, over time.”Hair thinning? Here’s what experts say on choosing the right minoxidil for women’s hair growthSpoil her for Valentine’s Day with our 50+ best luxury gift ideas for womenFirst victims in Maine plane crash ID'd as pilot, attorney wife of prominent Texas law firm founder'Jeopardy!' audience stunned as actress lets curse fly on airParichat - stock.adobe.com Heavy lifetime drinking was associated with a 25% higher overall CRC risk and nearly double the risk of rectal cancer.
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