ArticleCancer2023
Alcohol consumption and prognosis and survival in breast cancer survivors: The Pathways Study.
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- Tumor Characteristics and Event Free Survival in Older and Younger Women with Early Breast Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Lifestyle behaviour change following breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of experiences and unmet support and information needs.Journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- Plant-based diet, inflammation biomarkers and body composition among women with breast cancer: the Pathways Study.The British journal of nutrition · 2025Article
- Underweight was associated with increased mortality in adults with latent tuberculosis infection.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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- Hospital Readmission and Mortality Among Alcohol-related Cancer Survivors With an Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosis.Journal of addiction medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe impact of alcohol consumption on breast cancer (BC) prognosis remains unclear.
methodsThe authors examined short-term alcohol intake in relation to recurrence and mortality in 3659 women who were diagnosed with stage I-IV BC from 2003 to 2013 in the Pathways Study. Alcohol drinking in the past 6 months was assessed at cohort entry (mean, 2 months postdiagnosis) and 6 months later using a food-frequency questionnaire. Study end points were recurrence and death from BC, cardiovascular disease, and all causes. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using multivariable Cox proportional hazards models.
resultsOver an average follow-up of 11.2 years, 524 recurrences and 834 deaths (369 BC-specific and 314 cardiovascular disease-specific) occurred. Compared with nondrinkers (36.9%), drinkers were more likely younger, more educated, and current or past smokers. Overall, alcohol consumption was not associated with recurrence or mortality. However, women with higher body mass index (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m
conclusionsAlcohol drinking around the time of and up to 6 months after BC diagnosis was associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality in obese women. A possible higher risk of recurrence was observed in nonobese women.
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