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By Pam Stephan, About.com Guide to Breast Cancer

Resolve to Drink Less, Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Thursday December 27, 2007
New Year's is on the way, with parties, food, and alcohol. I'm not here to throw a wet blanket on your celebrations, rather I want to make sure you're still around for many more parties to come! Before you head out for the party or a special dinner, please resolve to drink no more than half a serving of alcohol per day, which means only:
  • 6 ounces of regular beer
  • 2.5 ounces of wine
  • 0.75 ounces of 80-proof liquor
Any kind of alcohol that you consume may change your levels of female hormones, and thus increase your risk of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Eighty percent of all cases of breast cancer are estrogen-fueled. Raising a full glass daily raises your risk. Read more to find out why -

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