So, what does 50% increase in risk mean? For us perhaps more because we have had cancer and have a higher risk of getting a new breast cancer (if we have a breast). I think I read somewhere that risk (without BRCA ) is 13% (1 in 8 women will get bc). So let's say this woman drinks, then her risk is 18.5%.
Ok - but the 1 in 8 contains those women who drink already, right? Or are half of them the ones who drink? Oh gosh, this is very confusing. I think I'll go have a glass of wine
We have always heard that alcohol affects bc by various studies. I am sure in a way it is true but you also have to live. I also believe the timing of drinking is important (teen drinking can be dangerous for many reasons but the breast tissue is developing then) and then those teens go to college where the party continues. Graduation and hang out (in bars). You get the picture.
I would not worry so much about some wine with dinner (or even too much on a weekend every now and then). A little wine is a healthy component of the meditterean diet we all talk about here. Using alcohol wisely (with some fun slipups) is part of many people's lives (I do drink wine almost every day and some weekends, I have been known to have enjoyed too much). So enjoy and if you are so worried, then stop (but you will miss it
