Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

Why Did I Get Cancer? with Deborah Herlax Enos · Apr 16, 2026 · 37m

I like having a cocktail with girlfriends. And before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I never gave it a second thought. Alcohol was part of my social life, or I'd have a glass of wine on a flight to chill out.

Recent research has made me rethink my choices. Research shared by the Susan G. Komen Center tells us that each cocktail I consume can increase my breast cancer risk by 7%. And 2-3 drinks per day can increase my risk by 20%.

I work too damn hard on my health to increase my breast cancer risk by 20% for something I often do mindlessly.

Does this mean I don't drink any alcohol? NOPE…