Alcohol consumption and the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma

Some studies have looked at consumption of alcohol and risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma (Barrett's esophagus associated cancer). Drinking beer and liquor does not appear to increase the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma as compared to non-drinkers. Of interest, wine appears to decrease the risk of developing adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Heavy alcohol use, however, increases the risk of developing another type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.