Postmenopausal women who consume even moderate amounts of alcohol may face an increased risk of breast cancer, particularly if their cancer is fueled by the hormones estrogen or progesterone, according to a data analysis by researchers at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard School of Public Health.
'Women need to consider the possible effects of alcohol on breast cancer risk when weighing the risks and benefits of alcohol consumption,' Chen comments. 'Our findings indicate that in some postmenopausal women, even modest levels of alcohol consumption may elevate their risk of breast cancer.'
Moderate drinking raises breast cancer risk for post-menopausal women
