Hi - I hear so much about what to eat and drink that I am confused. If I drink about 2 glasses of wine a week - will this give me a higher percentage that my breast cancer will reoccur? I have finished radiation and am starting Femora in a week.. any suggestions greatly appreciated

This is something I've always been interested in. Did alcohol cause my first cancer; did it increase the risk of me getting my mets. There are lots of science papers out there but this is one I had book marked. I believe that it's lots of things coming together at once, that cause bc. It's wine o'clock for me. June 10, 2016| By Diane Mapes / Fred Hutch News Servicehttps://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2016/06/new-study-on-alcohol-use-after-breast-cancer.html

Not that it proves anything either way, but I gave up alcohol completely for a year in 2017, only to be diagnosed with a fast growing breast cancer in February this year! My mum was a very infrequent tippler (and in addition she breastfed four children) and still succumbed to breast cancer in early middle age.

Drink or don't drink - cancer is in the lap of the Gods.Enjoy it ? Drink it.Go without and still have regrets.What the ??????One day ''they say'' we can do one thing then later, after we have followed ''their'' advice, we still get sick. Who knows ?As I say:Drink or don't drink - cancer is in the lap of the Gods.Enjoy it ? Drink it.Anne

Hey all, Ive been watching this thread and thought Id jump back in and say I also DID ask my Oncologist and also when I did my rehabilitation Program all the Specialists including the Dietician. The Dietician was especially interesting in that she said and she was through the Epworth in Melbourne, that all things in moderation. IT is NO different for any illness or disease. A balanced diet and alcohol does not have to stop at all, its about moderation. If you think about it, they talk of alcohol in general isnt good for anyone in large amounts constantly and for any illness. I really wouldnt get too hung up on it ladies. Ive always said change the things you want but ultimately its about balance and LIVING!!! I only have a red wine probably once a month if Im lucky now and I LOVE IT LOL! but its only because chemo killed it for me in 2015, so I dont really drink much anymore. So in all things just moderation, most Oncologists will tell you that. x

Hi Suwal. This is a topic that falls into the 'can of worms' category...Alcohol is a carcinogen, but then many things that we put into our bodies are. You have to balance your lifestyle, what makes you happy, what feeds your soul, with what's 'good' for you. For some of us that's going to be a glass a day, for others, only at Christmas or the like.The science is in on alcohol consumption being a risk factor in developing a breast cancer (it is), but I don't thing there have been studies done on recurrences. I'd be fascinated to know if it's been looked at.I've cut down a lot. I have a glass or two on two days a week, and special occasions, but I am no longer a daily drinker.I found this a while back, from the UK, which I thought was interesting:

Alcohol | BCNA Online Network

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Suwal
Member
7 years ago
Great article thank you. Such a choice. I have stopped regular drinking only having one glass of champagne a week! I start Femara on Monday so will be stay on the weekly glass! Thank you everyone for the information
Uffy
Member
7 years ago
This is something I've always been interested in. Did alcohol cause my first cancer; did it increase the risk of me getting my mets. There are lots of science papers out there but this is one I had book marked. I believe that it's lots of things coming together at once, that cause bc. It's wine o'clock for me.

June 10, 2016|

By Diane Mapes / Fred Hutch News Service
https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2016/06/new-study-on-alcohol-use-after-breast-cancer.html
BlackWidow
Member
7 years ago
Drink or don't drink - cancer is in the lap of the Gods.
Enjoy it ? Drink it.
Go without and still have regrets.
What the ??????
One day ''they say'' we can do one thing then later, after we have followed ''their'' advice, we still get sick. Who knows ?
As I say:
Drink or don't drink - cancer is in the lap of the Gods.
Enjoy it ? Drink it.
Anne
melclarity
Member
7 years ago
Oh @Romla i know seriously dont stress about it.hugs x
Romla
Member
7 years ago
Thankyou .I do not mock others as it is both rude and playing the person which I believe is appalling.
melclarity
Member
7 years ago
@Romla no stress honestly its all good. Happened to me before too lol x
Romla
Member
7 years ago
Mel’s tag appeared in an email but not on my blog page.I tend not to read emails from the blog relying on it appearing on the blog page as is duplication usually.Is the second time this week I have missed a post because of it.
Suwal
Member
7 years ago
Thank you all for your advice and lol moments. I did have a very small glass of champagne with neighbors last night to celebrate my heath! I think one glass a week will be my limit for now. Thanks again
Romla
Member
7 years ago
Am so embarrassed and upset - I’m not even sure how I knew that @melclarity tagged me as not in my notifications - thank goodness I found it.
arpie
Member
7 years ago
I've done it too, @Sister @Romla - very embarrassing! :( I hope your eye recovers well from the surgery, Gail. xx

My hubby doesn't eat junk/fatty food, doesn't drink & has exercised 3 times a day since age 12-82 (he has been a World Class Athlete & Triathlete.) He got stomach cancer & had to have most of it removed - quite ironic, I thought!

So there really is no rhyme nor reason to why anyone gets cancer .......

I enjoy a couple of wines with my dinner.

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