The Perth District Health Unit says cutting down on alcohol can reduce your risk of cancer.
Cancer Care Ontario estimates alcohol caused up to 3,000 cases of cancer across the province in 2010.
Public Health Promoter Annette Hoyles says it’s important to think about especially if you’re family has a history of cancer.
It’s part of the Rethink Your Drinking campaign which aims to change the way people think about drinking alcohol.
The health unit says women have an increased risk of developing cancer caused by alcohol use.
