Contrary to conceptions, the consumption of alcohol dates back to ancient history. The consumption of alcohol is quite common in our society despite universally known truths about how can it lead to various fatal diseases. One of the major risks that is rendered by excessive alcohol consumption is cancer. There are various controversies behind supporting these facts however there are some proven revelations by experts and scientists alike which differs the conception held by a large section of people.
In an online article posted by American Cancer Society, there are various ways as to which alcohol consumption can lead to cancer risks. It starts with damage to body tissues led by consumption of alcohol. As quoted in the article, “alcohol damages the cells and tissues in mouth and throat. The cells try to repair themselves leading to DNA change. This is actually a process to cancer formation.” Proven by the writer, alcohol is a solvent which allows other harmful chemicals found in tobacco to enter cells lining. Alcohol slowly damages body’s ability to act against harmful chemicals.
Alcohol consumption also reduces the numbers of folate, which is a vitamin found in blood, to stay healthy. It leads to breast and colorectal cancers (American Cancer Society). On the other hand, alcohol disrupts the hormonal changes in humans. It can raise the level of estrogen which is responsible for breast tissue development. Thus, it leads to woman’s risk of breast cancer (qt. in American Cancer Society).





