Alcohol is linked to at least seven cancers but is often under recognised, presenting an important opportunity for GPs, writes Dr Tess Fletcher with Dr Hooi Ee and Professor Moira Sim.
Alcohol remains one of the most socially accepted drugs in Australia, yet its role in cancer development is under-recognised by many.
For GPs, this presents an important opportunity to include cancer prevention in routine conversations about alcohol and support patients to make more informed decisions about their health.
The link between alcohol and cancer has been firmly established for decades. In 1988, the International Agency for Research on Cancer...
Alcohol remains one of the most socially accepted drugs in Australia, yet its role in cancer development is under-recognised by many.
For GPs, this presents an important opportunity to include cancer prevention in routine conversations about alcohol and support patients to make more informed decisions about their health.
The link between alcohol and cancer has been firmly established for decades. In 1988, the International Agency for Research on Cancer...
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