900 diagnosed annually with alcohol-related cancer: HSE

In this European Action on Alcohol Awareness Week, the HSE wants everyone to be aware that drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer.

The health authority says the cancer risks from alcohol are “real”, with “robust evidence” showing over one-third of cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes.

The HSE, throughout this week, is highlighting the link between drinking habits early in life and the long-term risk of developing cancer.