Alcohol and cancer
Alcohol causes 7 types of cancer, including breast, mouth and bowel cancer.
Whatever your drinking habits, cutting down will reduce your risk.
Find out about the link between alcohol and cancer and how to cut down.
How does alcohol cause cancer?
All types of alcohol can cause cancer. Alcohol gets broken down in the body into a harmful chemical. It can also affect our body’s chemical signals, increasing the chance that cancer will develop.
How can I cut down on alcohol?
Cutting down on alcohol can reduce your cancer risk. Making a few changes to your routine can make a big difference in helping you drink less.
Alcohol is one part of our diet
What we eat and drink is important in our diet. It's not always easy to eat and drink healthily, but we've got lots of tips to help you make healthy changes.
