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alcohol and breast cancer reoccurence
Hi everyone, just wondering everyone's thoughts on this topic. It was splashed all over the news yesterday in Melbourne. That having more than 60mls per day-the equivalent of 1/2 a bottle or less a we...
I was diagnosed 4 years ago. For me it was enough to know that:
1. Alcohol is a Group 1 Carcinogen (cancer causing to humans)
2. It is a risk factor for getting bc in the first place
3. It has no nutritional benefits
4. I can drink other things that have no link to cancer and are actually good for me!
5. I can relax and enjoy myself without it.
Have never had a drink since diagnosis. This decision was part of many healthy lifestyle changes I have made to try and reduce my risk of recurrence. I have done far harder things to try and reduce my risk of recurrence than giving up alcohol.
If I do have a recurrence I don't want any what if thoughts.
This research just reinforces my original decision.
xxx
Ps It actually says not to drink alcohol on my anti-hormone therapy medications too!
1. Alcohol is a Group 1 Carcinogen (cancer causing to humans)
2. It is a risk factor for getting bc in the first place
3. It has no nutritional benefits
4. I can drink other things that have no link to cancer and are actually good for me!
5. I can relax and enjoy myself without it.
Have never had a drink since diagnosis. This decision was part of many healthy lifestyle changes I have made to try and reduce my risk of recurrence. I have done far harder things to try and reduce my risk of recurrence than giving up alcohol.
If I do have a recurrence I don't want any what if thoughts.
This research just reinforces my original decision.
xxx
Ps It actually says not to drink alcohol on my anti-hormone therapy medications too!