Effect of alcohol consumption on oncological treatment effectiveness and toxicity in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol consumption has been associated with an increased risk of cancer-related mortality. It may also negatively impact oncological therapies, potentially leading to impaired effectiveness or an increased risk of treatment-related toxicities. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the current evidence regarding the potential effects of alcohol consumption during cancer treatments on both treatment effectiveness and toxicity, irrespective of cancer type.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was performed across three electronic databases (Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane) covering studies from January 1990 to December 2023. Furthermore, a manual search based on the reference lists of the eligible studies was performed to identify

SUBMITTER: Fountoukidis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823036 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature