Alcohol-post treatment

Hi Jimbo

i am seven years post treatment and feel effects of even one pint of beer  but then I am old so maybe it’s that. 
But… as one of our other posters, suffering from a recurrence pointed out, why put a known carcinogen in your mouth ( thanks OzStu ) after you’ve already had one cancer there. 
My oncologist said it was ok in moderation. I have the odd pint or two but now rarely, and NEVER touch neat spirits. It’s asking for trouble

If you enjoy the social interaction regularly then my advice would be to switch to AF Guiness

JDCC said:

seem also to be suffering much more in way of mood swings

We suffer from PTSD to some extent so moods being up and down is fairly normal. 
Have a read of this which goes some way to explain our recovery 

https://workingwithcancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

It does get better. You are still early in your recovery. 

Hi Jimbo, I agree with Dani. Why take the risk?

Ray.

Personally I still drink.  Both beer and the occasional spirits.  I find that the slightly thicker texture of a good real ale helps me replicate saliva when eating.  Water just does not cut it for me!  What I find very difficult is wine with the exception of a good rose or some bubbles...

I was never and heavy drinker and don't drink to excess now, but it is useful and life is short so if it gives pleasure then why not.  You know the risks so you make your own decisions based on what you want from life.

As to the mood swings I think Hazel has summed it up nicely.  PTSD (at all different levels) can affect us in many different forms at different times.  Speak to your team (or GP) if it is really worrying you and see if they can get you some help.

I have just stuck with alcohol free, really enjoy trying all the different types on offer, don't miss the alcohol hit.

Mood swings were pretty much a weekly thing for a while, I just put it down to meds and stress, not much of an issue now.

I used to love the bourbons, especially barrel strength.. but now I'm an A/F drinker... do I miss it.. yes, but if I was a smoker I'd knock them on the head as well.. going through what we went through is something we didn't want to go through in the first place, so why tempt fate..

as for PTSD, yes, I also have the odd moment..