Issues with partner

It’s entirely up to you whether you drink or not. Unless you have been medically advised not to drink, I doubt if drinking a couple of days a week is going to make a difference to you, That’s how I drink too.  I didn’t stop drinking during chemo as I felt I was suffering enough without also giving up something I enjoy. That said, my cancer isn’t oestrogen sensitive and I have a supportive husband who also likes good wine.

Hi Pyra  I hope you are ok. I am always at peak anxiety before treatment, it is a difficult time. You should prioritise your own needs and if that means having a glass of wine, you should. It is a very stressful time for us.
It is also difficult for our partners. We don’t have much control over what’s happening and so we hold onto what we can control / think we know. It sounds like your partner is struggling with his own anxieties and maybe wants to look after you. It is widely agreed that alcohol is carcinogenic. However it’s a balance between mental health, quality of life and being fit and healthy etc. so, I am still drinking, but less than before.  
There’s no easy solution but I hope you and your partner can work it out. 
Sending a hug and good luck with the chemo Xx

Hi Pyra,  I am sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis.  I feel that if you want a couple of glasses of wine then have them.  I still had a glass of wine with my evening meal throughout chemo and radiotherapy.  I also went to the pub when I felt like it.  My husband also likes a good glass of red.  It is a small pleasure and I wasnt told not to drink.  It is your choice and it wont make things worse.  I was given advice when I started my cancer journey and that was try and stick to your normal routine whenever you can.  This was the best advice ever and your feel more 'normal' .   Good luck on your journey.

Lee x