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Alcohol: Time to Put a Cork in It?

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The Effects of Alcohol on Cancer

Almost 6% of cancers in the US are caused by alcohol. The average woman's lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is a little more than 12%. But if she's drinking about five drinks a week, her risk jumps up to 13%. If you've got a cold one sitting next to you, what does all this mean? How much will that drink increase your risk of getting cancer?

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