Colon Cancer Awareness Month Fact - Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk

The results of a 2001 study show that people who drink alcohol consistently for 20 years have a greater risk of developing colon cancer tumors. However, as more evidence becomes available it is apparent that the relationship between cancer and alcohol is more complex than merely cause and effect. A second recent study shows that while alcohol intake is related to rectal cancer, risk appears to be reduced when wine is included in the alcohol intake.