Limit alcohol
Limit alcohol Recent findings have shown that many cancer survivors are alcohol dependent. The American Cancer Society's updated guidelines for prevention of cancer and alcohol consumption recommend limiting the amount of alcohol consumed by cancer survivors. For prevention, it is recommended that survivors limit their intake to zero alcohol, but if they do choose to drink, they should have one or two drinks per day. According to Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of the MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Center, the recommended amount of alcohol consumption for cancer survivors is no more than one or two drinks per day. Drinking alcohol after cancer treatment can also affect the quality of sleep. Since alcohol can contribute to drowsiness, it is important to avoid it if you're trying to get restful sleep. The effects of alcohol may compound the sedative effects of other medications. To reduce the risks of alcohol use, you should consider the types and quantity of alcohol you drin