Nutrients September 2021 PMID 34579050

Alcohol and Cancer: Epidemiology and Biological Mechanisms.

Harriet Rumgay, Neil Murphy, Pietro Ferrari, Isabelle Soerjomataram

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The overall discussion demonstrates a high level of interest and engagement, with posts warning about alcohol's carcinogenic effects and criticizing policies like expanding alcohol sales in corner stores. Words like 'poison', 'risk', and 'motivation' reflect concern, while references to scientific papers and policy debates show a desire for meaningful impact.

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Most posts strongly acknowledge the harmful link between alcohol and cancer, emphasizing the scientific consensus that alcohol consumption increases cancer risks.

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Posts actively discuss the biological mechanisms and policy implications, showing high curiosity and concern about the issue.

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Several discussions delve into the societal impact, such as the controversy over selling alcohol in corner stores, indicating deep engagement with the topic.

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Many comments highlight the urgent need for policy changes and increased awareness, suggesting the discussion could influence public health strategies.

Abstract in brief

Approximately 4% of cancers worldwide are caused by alcohol consumption, which increases risks for cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, liver, colorectum, and breast.
Alcohol's carcinogenic mechanisms include causing DNA damage through its metabolite acetaldehyde, disrupting DNA methylation, and inducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Better understanding of how alcohol causes cancer can help develop prevention strategies, but currently there is a strong need for alcohol control to reduce cancer rates globally.]

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‘ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE &CANCER CONNECTION’ XXIV ALCOHOL IN LIFESTYLE FA... https://t.co/naGczjbLvt via @YouTube

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Karl Meyer

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@ThrillaRilla369 Alcohol is a poison that disrupts many of the body's processes. Here is its cancer profile. I am sure pot has its own cancer profile (if you smoke it), but of the two I think alcohol has more wide-ranging deleterious effects by far. https://t.co/BgcN9gAGtu https://t.co/UP9vRZ9lLM

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Karl Meyer

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@ClownWorld_ Ditto. Here's some more motivation: https://t.co/BgcN9gAGtu

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Trill O’Reilly

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There’s no benefit it’s a carcinogen https://t.co/nJ2zz2EKOI https://t.co/T1Xd4IgPTj

Jan 8, 2025 · 1 like · 562 followers View post →

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NNorma.

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RT @Playlist4fun: @raghu_venugopal @DrGorfinkel Sure it will cost us! Alcohol is implicated and higher rates of breast, liver, stomach, col…

Jun 12, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,035 followers View post →

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RT @Playlist4fun: @SylviaJonesMPP Alcohol increases your chances of cancer … thanks for putting it in every corner store @SylviaJonesMPP @f…

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@Radio_Shorts @TheAgenda @DrGorfinkel I’m on Science’s side: ALCOHOL CAN INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF CANCER. Easier access to alcohol will increase cancers! @SCJOntario_en. @OntarioHealthC . https://t.co/i5T9nwxEfg

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@JohnFraserOS @fordnation Now, adding corner stores with alcohol to increase the chances of breast cancer! https://t.co/i5T9nwx6pI

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@SylviaJonesMPP Alcohol increases your chances of cancer … thanks for putting it in every corner store @SylviaJonesMPP @fordnation @Freire1Pb @ontarionurses @SCJOntario_en @Wayne_Gates https://t.co/i5T9nwxEfg

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@cknxnewstoday @SylviaJonesMPP https://t.co/3XgLUfevI8 What kind of minister of health promotes addiction and cancers by selling alcohol in corner stores ? @SylviaJonesMPP @CBCTheNational @CanadianPress @JustinTrudeau @SCJOntario_en @MaritStiles @lindahaslett @lindahaslett @DorisGrinspun @OntarioHealthC

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@patrickbrownont @SylviaJonesMPP @TorontoMet @OslerHealth @PrabSarkaria @fordnation @KingaSurmaMPP @sandhuamarjot1 @BramptonGraham @hardeepgrewal_ @Charmomof5 @DrFrankMartino @iHarkiratSingh Should we be worried that alcohol in corner stores will increase our rate of breast, colorectal, stomach, and liver cancers? @SylviaJonesMPP @Wayne_Gates @MaritStiles @Avis_Favaro @SCJOntario_en @ColinDMello @OntarioHealthC @ghost_gurney @jamiewestndp https://t.co/i5T9nwxEfg

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@raghu_venugopal @DrGorfinkel Sure it will cost us! Alcohol is implicated and higher rates of breast, liver, stomach, colorectal cancer . https://t.co/i5T9nwxEfg

Jun 12, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 156 followers View post →

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@AgnesWold Fast vissa cancertyper ökar ju även vid låg alkoholkonsumtion, verkar det inte så Agnes?https://t.co/8J0ED1YcXP

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Esteban Nolla

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Entonces ¿beber da cáncer? No necesariamente, pero sí incrementa los riesgos para 7 tipos de cáncer: boca, garganta, laringe, esófago, colon-recto, hígado y mama (en mujeres), y este riesgo aumenta entre más se bebe (3/8) https://t.co/iPdJ423LEr

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Cecilia Martinelli

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Consumo de Alcohol y riesgo de Cáncer https://t.co/QdzJIyaZLO

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