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Avoid Alcohol
Evidence suggests that drinking large amounts of alcohol can cause an increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast cancer. Alcohol can also cause liver failure and a variety of other chronic conditions. People who have received chemotherapy may be more susceptible to liver problems (see Late-Effects Assessment).
In addition, alcohol provides calories without providing nutrition. Drinking is not recommended as part of a healthful lifestyle. Anyone, especially cancer survivors, who does drink is advised to do so only in very moderate amounts. If you do drink, limit your alcohol intake to less than one drink per day. Please note that this does not mean you can justify a night of binge drinking by not drinking alcohol several days in advance. In fact, many studies show that binge drinking is significantly more dangerous than moderate consumption.