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European Parliament backs cancer resolution, rejects stronger alcohol wording
The European Parliament adopted its World Cancer Day resolution on 12 February 2026, but rejected amendments that would have strengthened the wording on alcohol and cancer. A proposal to state that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe” was voted down, with the final text retaining a more cautious reference to WHO and IARC awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer. The vote revealed internal divisions across several political groups.
AlcoholAndCancer
Feb 154 min read
Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented – updated European Code Against Cancer highlights the need to avoid alcohol
Up to four in ten cancer cases in Europe could be prevented, according to the newly updated European Code Against Cancer (ECAC). The 2025 version strengthens several recommendations, including a clear new message to avoid alcohol completely, as any amount increases the risk of cancer.
AlcoholAndCancer
Oct 20, 20252 min read
New study shows alcohol rehabilitation and abstinence reduce the risk of alcohol-associated cancers
Alcohol rehab & abstinence linked to nearly 40% lower risk of certain cancers in major study. #alcoholism #cancerprevention
AlcoholAndCancer
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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