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Alcohol - yes or no to occasional drink?
Hi I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago and going through the paranoid phase re bc - this caused it, that caused it etc. As my confidence comes back and knowing that nothing I did or didn't do caused my bc ...
It’s really hard to say @Erika888, I’m 10 years alcohol free and yet we are in this beasty club together. My vice is sugar but I made a choice to reduce 3 months before my diagnosis. My body probably knew what was happening before my mind did. Echoing what everyone is saying, moderation is key.
I follow an oncologist/ stage 3 ovarian cancer thriver who talks about different things to consume and mentions that alcohol and processed meats are the ones to avoid but not necessarily eliminate. It’s okay to enjoy these things once in a while and maybe check in with the nutritionist at your centre…
hope this helps.
hope this helps.