Carolin Schürmann, through her deeply personal account, highlights the pressing issue of alcohol consumption in Germany and its overlooked link to breast cancer. Her experiences as a child of an alcoholic, coupled with her own battles with alcohol use disorder and cancer scares, provide a compelling backdrop to her call for change.

Despite the known carcinogenic nature of alcohol since 1988, discussions around its risks, particularly breast cancer, remain muted. As noted by Andrew Seidenberg, Ph.D., “All types of alcoholic beverages, including wine, increase cancer risk. Unfortunately, there have been very few attempts at educating the public about the alcohol–cancer link. Research is needed to identify what are the best messages and what are the best [ways] to communicate these messages.” Source.

Carolin’s narrative underlines the cultural romanticisation of alcohol in Germany and the industry’s misleading “responsible drinking” campaigns, which obscure the fact that over half of alcohol sales stem from high-risk drinking.

Carolin Schürmann shows us why Germany needs to deal with alcohol use, especially because it links to breast cancer. She wants society to change how it sees and handles alcohol, pushing for rules that keep people healthy. By spreading the word, she hopes people will start taking the risks seriously, protecting future generations from these hidden dangers.

Source: Movendi