Effect of daily alcohol intake on sex hormone levels among postmenopausal breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitor therapy: a randomized controlled crossover pilot study

Abstract Background Alcohol intake is associated with a higher risk of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer (BC), presumably through its confirmed ability to increase sex hormone levels. Whether consuming alcohol within the recommended limit of one serving per day increases sex hormone lev...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Mostofsky, Julie E. Buring, Steven E. Come, Nadine M. Tung, Cancan Zhang, Kenneth J. Mukamal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Breast Cancer Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-024-01940-4