Drinking alcohol post treatment?

I guess that would be my other option. Just a couple at the weekend. However, it's always a slippery slope with me lol

Oh that's really interesting. I'll definitely google that. Thank you so much xxx

The problem is that I do love a glass of wine so would definitely miss it. However, I also want to have the best chance of seeing my kids continue to grow and into adulthood, so I'm really interested to know what the facts are.

Thank you so much for your reply xxx

I specifically asked my oncologist about alcohol and he said that it is more of a risk factor before first diagnosis and it doesn't make any difference to prognosis as others have said. He just told me to drink in moderation and not overdo it.

I'm not on tamoxifen though, I'm on zoladex and exemestane, so not sure about any link with tamoxifen.

Hi Dolly P

Like others here I decided to go teetotal just so that my liver wouldn't have to break down any alcohol on top of chemo. I am now taking Abemaciclib which can be hard on the liver and tummy so I  decided to remain teetotal. With regards to the cancer I too have read that  alcohol is more of a possible issue pre diagnosis rather than  a factor for recurrence. I think we have been through enough and it probably fine to have the odd drink and there is research to suggest that very moderate alcohol consumption can have cardiovascular benefits. 

Best wishes

Lizzie

So interesting to hear what you all say.  I have loved a glass or two of wine in the evening.  I drank a lot after being diagnosed to my shame to deal with the shock.  But only for a short while.  I then quit completely before I started treatment because, like others said, I felt I wanted to give my body all its energy to process the new toxins in the drugs.  I drank a little bit between chemo and surgery and have now stopped again as I start more chemo and radio.  I’ve wondered too what I will do in the future.  Like a lot of you I like to think I will drink less and less often but I worry it’s a slippery slope and I may be an all or nothing person.  

I was told to cut out alcohol indefinitely due to the link with BC. I was quite taken back as I am not a big drinker and only drink on occasions. Of course I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol  since being told this the day of my double mastectomy. It does seem very drastic to not drink alcohol for the rest of my life and I have reverted to 0% gin ( I don’t like larger beers or wines and not many drinks other than Tia Maria , Malibu and gin with lemonade) the thought of never having another Tia Maria or cocktail makes me sad

So I tried a small glass of red wine with Sunday roast. Having reduced my sugar intake I found it sweet but soon enjoyed it. But then I couldn’t sleep at night, and felt anxious and edgy all day on Monday.  I was looking forward to adding in the odd glass of red wine. Hoping this cycle of after effects was a one off!

Considering cutting out alcohol post-treatment is a big decision, especially with the potential link to breast cancer. I've heard of folks going completely tee-total for various reasons, from health concerns to just feeling better overall. It's definitely worth exploring reputable studies on the topic to make an informed decision. By the way, you might find some helpful information on this topic at fherehab.com. Cheers to whatever decision you make!

I’ve also heard the risk factor is more pre diagnosis. I haven’t drunk since Christmas and probably won’t until post treatment. I used to drink a bottle of wine in a week or 2-3 small whiskey glasses in a week. I’ll probably only share a bottle but not every week but I’ll see. I do used to like a drink more for the taste and don’t want to never have a drink again.