My Cancer Healer

One of the most common questions surrounding cancer diagnosis and treatment is whether alcohol can be the cause of cancer. We are going to answer that question in this article.

Let me start by stating that there is no definitive evidence that alcohol directly causes cancer. That said, studies have shown that alcohol does increase the risk of certain types of cancer rather substantially.

Women who consume a relatively high level of alcohol on a regular or frequent basis are 4 to 5 times more likely to have breast cancer. Other studies stated that drinking as little as two drinks a day is enough to increase the risk of breast cancer.

Alcohol use is also linked to other types of cancer, including head and neck cancer. Excessive consumption of alcohol under certain circumstances may also be the cause of liver and digestive cancer.

How much is too much?

Doctors and experts in cancer suggest no more than one drink for women and two drinks for men. That translates to 12 fl oz regular beer or 5 fl oz wine for women and twice the amount for men.

Consuming more than the suggested amount will increase your risk of cancer. Lower your consumption and alter your diet to minimize the impacts of alcohol in the long run.

There are hundreds of types of cancer that has been discovered; they range from mild to severe and must be treated differently. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the most common types of cancer in general.

Blood Cancer

Blood cancer is primarily caused by cancer cells attacking the bone marrow. Once the bone marrow is infected, the production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are influenced. Leukemia and Lymphoma are the two most dangerous blood cancer.

Bone Cancer

Bone cancer is just as dangerous. However, it is a rare form of cancer that attacks teens and children most of the time. Ewing’s Sarcoma and Osteosarcoma are examples of bone cancer.

Brain Cancer

Brain cancer is actually a term used to describe brain tumor. It is necessary to understand that brain tumor is not always cancerous. Malignant brain tumor (non-cancerous) doesn’t spread beyond the brain, while benign brain tumor (cancerous) may infect other parts of the body. Brain cancer is also known as the most dangerous type of cancer once it has reached a certain stage. Examples of brain cancer include Brain Stem Glioma and Ependymoma.

Be sure to stay tuned to find out more about other common types of cancer.

Cancer is never an easy health issue to deal with. Aside from the illness itself, the mental strain brought by cancer can be too much to handle alone. This is why you need to get as much support as possible from loved ones and close friends.

After hearing the news, start by telling your family about your condition. The news is difficult to hear nonetheless, so be sure to tell them when the situation is right. You will get the support you need almost immediately.

Convey how you want to be treated clearly and let family members adjust to the situation. By telling them exactly how you want to be treated, the process of dealing with cancer with the support of family members is much more pleasant.

The next step would be to tell close friends; take your time and tell your friends once you are fully comfortable with the condition. Similar to breaking down the news to family members, you need to convey the message clearly and tell your friends exactly how you want to be treated to get the desired reaction. In most – if not all – cases, this is the best way to go.

At this point, you will have the support you need during your fight against cancer.