
Causes of cancer

All types of alcohol can cause cancer. Alcohol gets broken down in the body into a harmful chemical. It can also affect our body’s chemical signals, increasing the chance that cancer will develop.

Cutting down on alcohol can reduce your cancer risk. Making a few changes to your routine can make a big difference in helping you drink less.

What we eat and drink is important in our diet. It's not always easy to eat and drink healthily, but we've got lots of tips to help you make healthy changes.
We have easy-read information available. This leaflet tells you about some of things you can do to try not to get cancer.
Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.