Conclusion
Screening and documentation of alcohol consumption was poorly performed in the sample of young adult oncology survivors. Among those screened for alcohol, only a small percentage reported alcohol use. However, because young adults aged 18–30 years are likely to engage in unhealthy drinking, they should be screened for alcohol use. Practitioners can incorporate simple, short questions into health assessment visits that allow them to screen for unhealthy alcohol use. The American Cancer Society guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention recommend that people who drink alcohol limit their intake to no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women (Kushi et al., 2012). Educating all healthcare professionals about the importance of alcohol screening and incorporating standardized screening protocols into the electronic medical record would facilitate the routine screening of and education about alcohol use.