Alcohol, ASCO, Author Interviews, Cancer Research / 01.06.2025
ASCO2025: Cancer Deaths Attributable to Alcohol Continue to Rise
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Chinmay Jani, MD
Chief Fellow, Hematology & Oncology
University of Miami / Jackson Health System
Gilberto Lopes, M.D.
Professor, Chief, Division of Medical Oncology
Associate Director for the Cancer Center and
Medical Director for International Affairs
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: There is growing evidence linking alcohol consumption to increased cancer risk and mortality. This association was recently emphasized by the former U.S. Surgeon General, prompting renewed public health interest. In response to these concerns, under the mentorship of Dr. Lopes, we evaluated national trends in alcohol-associated cancer mortality using data from the Global Burden of Disease database.
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