Alcohol

I just have the occasional one when out, now...and I make sure it's something nice.

Hi @Doodoo, I also felt too guilty and worried to have any alcohol for a little while, however my breast surgeon said quality of life is important too..and a glass of wine once or twice a week is part of that quality.  She just said all things in moderation. Sounded good to me!! I now look forward to the weekend and usually have 1 or maybe 2 .

I decided that quality of life is important to me, and if the cancer is going to recur, I can’t stop it by refusing alcohol. So I continue to drink 1-2 glasses a day. BC has taken away so much (like my ability to remember, my health), but I am not letting it take away my red wine. Then again I am 70 years old, so I figure it won’t make me die young! Xoxo

Love it @kezmusc xo

I had a fleeting moment of guilt about the alcohol thing straight after treatment finished.  It was a fleeting moment.   I have cut down to once a week, ok maybe twice or so.  There are so many people that quit everything they like doing and still get the stupid thing back.  If we all avoided  everything that "might" give you cancer of some description we'd just stay home on the exercise bike eating kale LOL

I love reading all your stories. Thanks for the input. Cheers to you all xx

 I am doing lots of things 'right' in my BC survival phase: exercise, healthy food, lost some weight. I have cut down the amount of grog I drink, and should reduce more; but I have not given up. I admit I avoid information about the connection between alcohol and BC occurrence. 
Best wishes to you @Doodoo for your health and enjoyment of life

Monis red sparkling grape juice looks like red wine. Monis white grape juice ditto white wine, and Appletizer sparkling apple juice also looks like white wine or Champagne. Doesn't taste like the real thing, but socially gives the appearance of an adult beverage.

Soda water with a piece of lemon is it now. I miss the relaxation that comes with a few stronger beverages 😏

It's a dilemma. Have a few and feel guilty if your cancer progresses or abstain and have it happen anyway. I've not got enough will power to give up completely so it's a moot argument.
My 'looks like booze' stand by is pomegranate juice and soda water. I pretend it has vodka in it.