About Breast Cancer: Alcohol + Puberty and Pregnancy = Bad Idea

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Photo © Washington University School of Medicine Alcohol Between Puberty and Pregnancy Ups Breast Cancer Risk Breast tissue does the most development during puberty and though pregnancy. Yet many young women are pressured socially to drink alcohol at that time of life. Turns out that is the riskiest time to be soaking up the booze - it affects estrogen levels and that increases breast cancer risk. Read more to find out about the new research study. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  alcohol  young women How Much Alcohol Is Safe? The safest daily dose of alcohol is (drumroll, please!) NONE! But if you like a drink now and then, keep it small and infrequent. It's like having a pack of cigarettes or hormone treatments - risky for your health in many ways, and totally under your control. Here's the details on alcohol and your breast cancer risk. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer prevention  risk factors  alcohol Get Your Treatment Plan From The Experts Cancer treatments should be matched to the patient's diagnosis, not just what insurance allows or what the doctor happens to favor. Many clinics and hospitals use the Tumor Board Review system. A meeting of many cancer experts may prevent patients from having treatments that they don't need. Find out what a Tumor Board is and how it works for you. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  treatment options  tumor board Free 8-day E-course for Newly Diagnosed Patients Newly Diagnosed: Before You Start Treatment This is an 8 Lesson ecourse that serves as a roadmap for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients; it is full of information about diagnosis details, tests, emotions, and the many options you may be offered for surgery and treatment. We'll also cover workplace issues and fertility frustrations. Each lesson arrives in your email, and you will receive your first lesson on the same day that you sign up. Related Searches Menopause Bleeding Pregnancy Hormones Breast Cancer Risks Estrogen Menopause Menopause Symptoms Featured Articles Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement