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Apr 19

Alcohol and Breast Cancer Survivorship

The association between alcohol and the development of both pre- and postmenopausal cancer has been well described and we know that just one drink a day can increase the risk of developing the disease. However, a question that is often raised by women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis is whether they should limit […]

Apr 19

Mindful Drinking by Club Soda

Jo Lambert Smith, Communications Manager, Club Soda Note from the Editor: There is strong evidence that consumption of alcoholic drinks is a cause of cancers of the breast, mouth, pharynx and larynx, oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma), liver, colorectum, and stomach. Many people know about this risk but still find it difficult to ...

Jan 19

Apps to help you drink less

Are you trying to help someone reduce their drinking? The SCPN have researched a few commonly used apps to help you decide which one might help you

Jan 19

New Year – new ideas #dontpinkmydrink

By Alison Douglas, Chief Executive , Alcohol Focus Scotland Alcohol is everywhere. Whether we want to drink or not we are surrounded by constant prompts that alcohol should be part of our life, and never more so when it comes to celebrations and gift giving. And although the alcohol industry have long objectified and sexualised ...

Oct 18

Ireland passes landmark alcohol legislation

Due to strong scientific evidence that all types of alcoholic drinks are a cause of several types of cancer (Breast, Bowel, Liver, Mouth and throat, Oesophagus (squamous cell carcinoma) and Stomach) the World Cancer Research Fund recommend that for cancer prevention it’s best not to drink, but if you do decide to ...

Jul 18

Does the availability of alcohol make a difference?

By Alison Douglas, Chief Executive, Alcohol Focus Scotland Recent research from Alcohol Focus Scotland and the Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health (CRESH) at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow (1) looked at the links between the number of places selling alcohol and the health and social harms in ...

Apr 18

Drink Wise, Age Well

By Julie Breslin, Head of Programme, Drink Wise, Age Well Glasgow Drink Wise, Age Well was established in 2014 to help people aged 50 plus make healthier choices about alcohol as they age. We are a National Lottery funded programme operating in five UK “demonstration” areas including Glasgow. In each area we offer ...

Feb 18

Drink less, feel better this year

by Alison Douglas Chief Executive, Alcohol Focus Scotland www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk, @AlcoholFocus January is traditionally the time we all count the cost of the excesses of the festive season. But a new year also provides the perfect opportunity for fresh starts and forming healthier habits around eating, drinking and ...

Oct 17

Talking about alcohol…

Alcohol consumption is associated with increased risk of seven cancers and current estimates suggest that 21,000 cases of cancer could be saved per year in the UK if everyone stopped drinking. But there is lots to suggest that talking about alcohol (especially with women) is one of the hardest subjects to raise and often leads […]

Aug 17

Cancer Incidence in Scotland

Andrew Deas and Greig Stanners, Information Services Division, NHS National Services Scotland The Scottish Cancer Registry has collected data on cancer since 1958. The data are used for a wide variety of purposes including research and planning of cancer services. The data are also used in the annual publication of cancer incidence ...

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