Breast Cancer 'Linked With Alcohol'

Alcoholic drinks may be associated with an increased likelihood for many women of developing breast cancer, according to an action group.

The Breast Cancer Campaign makes the assertion, identifying alcohol as one of a number of factors which could be addressed in order to minimize an individual's risk of developing the condition.

Chief executive Pamela Goldberg offers women some advice on how healthy living could protect them against a heightened likelihood of developing cancer.

While she does not suggest that alcohol should be eliminated entirely from an individual's diet, she does advise limiting consumption in light of the link between intoxicating beverages and the disease.

General steps associated with healthy living - such as sticking to recommended weight boundaries - are also suggested to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Meanwhile, dietary advice includes increasing consumption of oily fish, fibre, fruit and vegetables.

The guidance might be of particular interest to older individuals concerned about breast cancer, in light of figures from the campaign group.

According to Breast Cancer Campaign, over the past 25 years the number of cases of the condition diagnosed has risen by half.

Up to 80 per cent of these incidences occur in the over-50s, the action group adds.