To drink or not to drink?

Erica Shadiac
Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
edited August 2013 in Health and wellbeing

Just wondering.... I've been very careful to avoid alcohol since being diagnosed with BC. But I have in the past enjoyed a white wine or too, a vodka at times, a Baileys or a Cointreau to top off a good evening...

Sometimes I really feel like letting the hair down (I wish!!!) and partaaayyying! I've read some research (and probably really just common sense) that says cancer and alcohol don't mix. Especially with the drugs we're given. Herceptin in particular. So I'm being careful.

But I'd love to know of research that tells me it's OK to less loose every now and then!

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  • TonyaM
    TonyaM Member Posts: 2,836 ✭
    edited March 2015

    I think that resveritrol in red wine is supposed to be good for you.So a glass or two a week couldn't hurt??It doesn't hurt me anyway!

                                Tonya xx

  • TonyaM
    TonyaM Member Posts: 2,836 ✭
    edited March 2015

    I think that resveritrol in red wine is supposed to be good for you.So a glass or two a week couldn't hurt??It doesn't hurt me anyway!

                                Tonya xx

  • Erica Shadiac
    Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
    edited March 2015

    Yay! Cheers!

  • Erica Shadiac
    Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
    edited March 2015

    Just looked this up and will follow up.... Maybe a supplement as I don't like red wine! Pity...

  • Erica Shadiac
    Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
    edited March 2015

    Hmm my birthday is just after chemo finishes so I reckon I'll enjoy a glass or two then! But not missing it at the moment really. Occasional and everything in moderation... :)

  • terrymoore
    terrymoore Member Posts: 52
    edited March 2015

    I think Im the same as the rest of you . the weekend before chemo I allow myself a red if Im at a party . Other than that Ive left it alone. I used to love a red or 2 or 3 when I was out but I could also go a month with nothing at all, so I suppose a little now and again is fine ..well I think so anyway.

    cheers

    Terry

  • traceyali1
    traceyali1 Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2015

    great comments from great women

    everything in moderation cause lifes too short as it is

    xxx

  • Deanne
    Deanne Member Posts: 2,163 ✭
    edited March 2015
    I had actually made the choice to not drink a few months before I was diagnosed with BC because I wanted to lose a few kilos. I found it difficult at first as I associated a glass of wine with socialising and relaxing.

    I eventually found I enjoyed drinking sparkling mineral water with a squeeze of lime in it. I put it in a nice glass and made it part of my relaxing and socializing routine. I found for me that it worked really well, I could feel relaxed and still join in the party atmosphere. I did not feel like I was missing out.

    Now with the association of drinking and the increased risk of breast cancer, I will continue with my 'special' non-alcoholic drinks in the future. For me this works as a regular way of relaxing and feeling I'm having a little treat! I don't miss the actual alcohol it's just important for me to feel like I'm still having a special time with family or friends.
    Deanne xxoo

  • Erica Shadiac
    Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
    edited March 2015
    I do that too! Amazing how just having a wine glass in your hand can make you feel like you are part of the party! :)
  • Erica Shadiac
    Erica Shadiac Member Posts: 190
    edited March 2015
    From a great woman herself who has been down this path!! .. And continues to make the most of life and can paaaaarrtaaay! X
  • mona63
    mona63 Member Posts: 237
    edited March 2015

    i have had surgery and waiting for radiation; i must admit ive gone off wine and sweet things; and have read about alcohol use and link with breast cancer. so im thinking two glasses pw seems to 'right' for me -- which is down about 4-5 glasses pw for me

  • mona63
    mona63 Member Posts: 237
    edited March 2015

    i have had surgery and waiting for radiation; i must admit ive gone off wine and sweet things; and have read about alcohol use and link with breast cancer. so im thinking two glasses pw seems to 'right' for me -- which is down about 4-5 glasses pw for me

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