The State Government today launched a campaign to promote awareness of alcohol as a cancer agent. This follows recent research indicating that one in three West Australians were unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this campaign we are telling West Australians loud and clear there is a proven link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer.” Mental Health Minister Graham Jacobs said. “\u201cThe facts are clear – the more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of developing cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eminent WA surgeon and president of the Cancer Council WA, Professor Christobel Saunders, said the long-term use of alcohol caused a range of diseases including stroke, cardiovascular disease and diseases of the gut and liver.<\/p>\n
\u201cWherever we see higher rates of alcohol consumption in the community, we also see higher rates of alcohol-caused disease, including cancer.” Professor Saunders said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor women, alcohol-caused cancers can develop in the throat, pancreas, liver, bowel and breast, with a strong link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The State Government today launched a campaign to promote awareness of alcohol as a cancer agent. This follows recent research indicating that one in three West Australians were unaware of the link between alcohol and cancer. \u201cThrough this campaign we…<\/p>\n