In this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, discusses the critical topic of alcohol consumption and its link to cancer risk with Dr. Lauren Nye, medical oncologist at the cancer center and associate professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. They delve into the recent advisory from the US Surgeon General highlighting the increased cancer risk associated with alcohol consumption, explore how alcohol can promote cancer development through various mechanisms, and offer practical advice for reducing alcohol intake. Dr. Nye underscores the importance of public awareness and the role of healthcare professionals in disseminating this information, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable lifestyle changes.

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Links from this Episode:

• Read the US Surgeon General's Advisory "Alcohol and Cancer Risk"
• Read "Understanding Breast Cancer Prevention" by Dr. Lauren Nye on the KU Cancer Center blog
• Learn about cancer prevention and risk reduction on the KU Cancer Center website