Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer

Past research has shown that drinking alcohol is linked to a higher chance of developing colorectal cancer. New evidence now shows that the total amount of alcohol consumed over a person's lifetime also plays an important role. Higher lifetime intake is tied to greater cancer risk, with rectal cancer showing the strongest association. The study also suggests that stopping alcohol use may help reduce this risk. These findings were published online by Wiley in CANCER, a peer...