Question about alcohol?

Hi Dolly-D welcome to  the forum. If it was me I would go ahead and have the Baileys as it wont do you any harm and may make you feel more included doing what others do at Xmas. I cant answer for the sugar part but what I do know for  certain is that there is no rhyme nor reason that I am aware off to date as to who gets Breast Cancer and who doesn't it is so random. The other thing about it that no 2 breast Cancers are the same and are unique to us.

I would have whatever you felt like eating and drinking whilst you can as when you start treatment alcohol may well be off the list then. 

Enjoy that Baileys and slice of Cake. xxx  

 GRANNY59 thank you so much for your reply, it's really helped to put things into perspective for me.    I think I'm just scared of making it worse whilst in this waiting limbo period.  But I agree a piece of cake or  glass of baileys over Christmas should be fine.   xx 

Hi Dolly, it’s a personal choice…prior to cancer I used to love a few glasses of Prosecco on the weekend, but since my diagnosis I haven’t drunk. This is mainly because I think alcohol can make you quite emotional and I really didn’t think I needed more emotions! I certainly wouldn’t feel guilty about having a Baileys over the Christmas period - make sure you have fun and feel part of the festivities!! X

When I was first diagnosed, I also got super cautious about everything, any kind of food or drink made me anxious. I used to enjoy wine with dinner, but after the diagnosis I cut it completely for a while just out of fear. Over time, I found that having a small glass during special occasions like Christmas didn’t make things worse for me, and it actually helped me feel more normal in those moments. I think it’s more about being comfortable with your own boundaries.

Hey, so when i was diagnosed i asked and they recommended not drinking but didn’t say why, when i began chemo i asked a nurse and she said you can but you are not allowed to be sick and you won’t know how alcohol makes you feel you have all these drugs in you. 

in terms of sugar, i have literally maybe even tripled my sugar intake since starting chemo (you know comfort food and all) and my lump is completely gone after a couple of chemos, still completing treatment though. But i get the fear, i heard that if you leave a bottle of water in a car overnight and then drink it you are more likely to get cancer, now i refuse to take water in to the car haha

When I was first diagnosed, I also got super cautious about everything, any kind of food or drink made me anxious. I used to enjoy wine with dinner, but after the diagnosis I cut it completely for a while just out of fear. Over time, I found that having a small glass during special occasions like Christmas didn’t make things worse for me, and it actually helped me feel more normal in those moments. I think it’s more about being comfortable with your own boundaries.

If you ever find the emotional and mental toll of all this getting too heavy, there are options like Abbeycare addiction clinic that provide structured support, even when alcohol starts becoming more than just a holiday treat.