It is estimated that this year about 180,000 cancer deaths are caused by tobacco use, and about 19,000 may be related to excessive alcohol use. (ACS)

All cancers caused by smoking and heavy use of alcohol can be completely prevented. (ACS)

Alcoholic beverages, along with cigarette smoking and use of snuff and chewing tobacco, cause cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus and larynx. (ACS)

Studies show that the risk of breast cancer increases with an intake beginning at just a few drinks per week. (ACS)

Studies have noted an association between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of breast cancer. The combined use of tobacco and alcohol leads to a greatly increased risk of oral and esophageal cancers. (ACS)