Story perspectives
Long-Term Drinking Raises Colorectal Cancer Risk by 91%
1/26/2026
32 7
1 of 1
Story summary
- Long-term alcohol use increases the risk of colorectal cancer, with heavy drinkers up to 91% higher than light drinkers.
- The Cancer study followed more than 88,000 adults for nearly ten years to assess the association.
- The elevated risk is particularly pronounced for rectal cancer.
- Participants who quit drinking showed lower odds of developing nonadvanced adenomas.
- Experts recommend colorectal screening at age 45 for early detection.
