Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Monday 21st October 2024
Explore how alcohol consumption might be linked to cancer risk with insights from experts at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol is identified as a risk factor for several types of cancer.
- Conflicting data exists due to reporting and collection methods.
- Heavy drinking's link to liver damage is clear-cut.
- Most studies showing health benefits of alcohol have been debunked.
- More basic science research is needed to understand the mechanisms.
I'm most interested at getting to the bottom of the mechanism
Ever wondered if your evening glass of wine could be putting you at risk for cancer? This episode of 'Alcohol And Drug Abuse – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts' dives into the contentious relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer development. Elizabeth Tracey reports on recent findings from several cancer societies, including the American Association for Cancer Research, which have identified alcohol as a risk factor for various cancers.
Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson shares his thoughts on the need for more basic science research to fully understand how alcohol and cancer are connected. Nelson is particularly interested in uncovering the mechanisms behind this relationship, pointing out that there's a lot of conflicting data due to the way people report their alcohol use and how this data is collected.
He highlights that while the harmful effects of heavy drinking on the liver are well-documented, linking alcohol to cancer at a population level is trickier due to numerous associations that may not be causal. Nelson also debunks the myth that moderate alcohol consumption has health benefits, urging for more precise research questions and data collection methods. If you're curious about the latest research on alcohol and its potential risks, this episode is a must-listen.
It provides a balanced view on the complexities of studying alcohol's impact on health and underscores the importance of rigorous scientific investigation.