Can Quitting Tobacco and Alcohol Use Reduce Cancer Risk?
Yes, quitting tobacco and alcohol use can significantly reduce the risk of developing cancer. The benefits of quitting tobacco begin almost immediately and continue to grow over time. For example, within 10 years of quitting smoking, the risk of lung cancer drops to about half that of a current smoker. Similarly, reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption lowers the risk of alcohol-related cancers. The earlier one quits, the greater the reduction in cancer risk.
