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Miranda McKeon explains why she still drinks despite recurrence risks
Summary
Miranda McKeon said she continues to drink alcohol while acknowledging evidence linking alcohol to cancer, and she has been cancer-free since 2022.
Content
Miranda McKeon discussed in a Feb. 23 video why she continues to drink alcohol even though it may raise the risk of cancer returning. She described the topic as nuanced and said it brings her anxiety. McKeon said she often drinks more than guideline amounts but also enjoys socializing at age 24 in New York City. She was first diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2021 at age 19 and has been cancer-free since 2022, marking a four-year anniversary on Feb. 25.
Key points:
- McKeon addressed a follower's question about drinking despite evidence that alcohol can cause cancer and said the issue causes her worry.
- The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, and McKeon referenced public guidance about limiting intake while noting she sometimes exceeds those amounts.
- McKeon was diagnosed in 2021, underwent treatment, has been cancer-free since 2022, and recently shared reflections on her four-year anniversary.
Summary:
Her remarks highlight the emotional complexity some survivors describe when balancing health information and personal life. Undetermined at this time.
