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Link between Alcohol Drinking and Cancer

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  There are various factors that increase the risk of cancer such as age, diet, hormones, obesity, sunlight and radiations. Some of the risk factors are modifiable. We can easily prevent them with our little efforts.. It is always better to prevent a disease even if effective treatments are available nowadays.  Alcohol consumption is one of the significant risk factors associated with  cancer development that can be prevented. It further increases the risk if it is done along with tobacco consumption. Various studies have shown its strong association with cancer risk.  In this blog we will discuss:   Why can alcohol be harmful? Types of cancer associated with alcohol consumption   Does cancer risk decrease if a person stops drinking alcohol? Conclusion Why can alcohol be harmful? Alcohol gets into our cells easily and thus, it can damage our DNA, which leads to various changes in our body such as: The breakdown of ethanol in alcohol inside the body results in a compound called acetalde

Diet for cancer patients: Things to remember after treatment

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Food and a balanced diet has a great impact on our lives. Consuming healthy foods and herbs make your body immuned and fit. On the other side, if you are on junk, fried, sugary and fast foods, you feel you are suffering from a bundle of health issues, including obesity, high blood pressure or many cardiovascular problems. Also, some types of foods help to cure a specific health concern. For instance, broccoli is found to be very good for stomach and neem for blood purification. This thing fits in the context for people with cancer as well. Healthy diet for cancer patients is an essential aspect to consider. Advanced cancer therapeutics has helped to control the mortality rate for many types of cancers, if diagnosed on time. However, getting rid of cancer is not the only thing a cancer patient requires. Getting fit and healthy is another motto after cancer treatment. Cancer diets play a very essential role in this scenario. Once the treatment is done, many cancer patients get better a