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Cause for Concern: Alcohol Consumption Among Patients With Cancer and Survivors
According to a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open, alcohol consumption and risky drinking are associated with adverse oncologic and treatment outcomes among individuals diagnosed with cancer. This modifiable behavioral factor remains underexplored in the United States among cancer survivors. According to the study authors, “Identifying modifiable behavioral factors that could improve survivorship and quality of life is a clinical and public health priority.” It should also be noted that alcohol consumption, which is causally linked with multiple types of cancer, is also associated with adverse health outcomes, higher risk of ...
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