Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence Women who have
survived breast cancer are understandably concerned that they
will develop a second breast cancer. However, recent research
shows that by limiting their alcohol consumption, breast cancer
survivors significantly reduce their risk recurrence. Women who
are moderate to heavy drinkers (three to four drinks per week)
have a 30 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer
again, especially if they are obese or post-menopausal. Although
this research data is still preliminary, it can help women make
informed decisions about drinking alcohol. Alcohol and Cancer
Scientists have clearly linked alcohol consumption to numerous
types of cancers, including breast cancer. There is a strong
association between alcohol and hormone-positive tumors, the
most common type of breast cancer. Women who drink one to two
drinks per day are 32 percent more likely to develop hormone-
positive tumors; those who drink three or more drinks per day
increase their risk by 51 per