Sarah P.
Just out of intrest has anyone had a few drinks along the way with or without chemotherapy? my Oncologist said that I could have an alcholic drink or two but to make sure that I drank in moderation, I never drank while I was on Chemotherapy just incase it didnt agree with me, but now I'm finished my Chemotherapy I would like to a have a couple of alcholic drinks a week, but as usual I'm to chicken just incase my O.C comes back, and then I would blame it on the alchol!!
Well, nice to have something to blame!
Seriously, though - there is some support for the theory that a glass of red wine with food can actually be good as a preventative. I am not averse to the odd glass of wine or lager if it is organic and not filled with chemicals and preservatives. The 'odd' probably amounts to once or twice a month in my case. I think the real test is how you feel as a result. I am very aware that sometimes a little alcohol leaves me feeling less well the next day, and as I am doing everything I can to support my immune system, at those times I avoid it.
I am also making fruit wines as they are made with home grown fruit, wild yeasts, and a minimum of sugar which is there to feed the yeast and make the alcohol. I look forward to using them next Xmas instead of shop-bought wines.
Isadora.
Mmmm, yum! Your home-made wines sound delicious, Isadora! Sarah, I drink what I want, really. Have done since my op. However, I do get migraines which hit me badly if I drink more than a couple of glasses of wine. I've had them since puberty about twice a month and they show no signs of abating 
My migraines limit me more than anything else. I choose my wines carefully and know my limitations. I have the odd glass of real ale on occasions too, especially if it's organic. I love champagne too when there is something to celebrate! As for soft drinks, I drink a lot of ginger beer and ale. I heard it's supposed to be good for warding off the OC cells!
Go on, have a glass of wine or two! Enjoy!
Love, Wendy xx
Sarah, I tended to avoid alcohol directly after chemo, as I felt fuzzy-headed enough - and in fact didn't fancy it then. But I would drink as usual in the other weeks. I guess it doesn't help the fatigue, but I would personally prefer to have the pleasure of the alcohol on some evenings and cope with the slight possible addition of tiredness. As for it affecting the cancer, I have never found any information that suggested alcohol has any diverse effects. In moderation, I would agree.
Sara x
Hi Sarah - you raised a question close to my heart as we have always enjoyed wine and often share a bottle with our meal. When I had my first chemo in 1998 the only advice I received was that I may want to avoid alcohol for the first week or so as it could react badly with the chemo. In fact it didn't have any adverse effects but I did find that my taste buds were effected and I often didn't want wine. Last year when I started again I read in a Macmillan booklet on nutrition that a glass of sherry or brandy before a meal could stimulate the appetite and a small glass of wine with food could help prevent sickness. I bit of a blow for me because for much of the time after treatment any alcohol tasted revolting and my family had to resort to getting me to try a sip every day in the hope that it would help the appetite. But it did come back for a week before the next session. This year the same thing has happened. Immediately after treatment - I can't bear the taste and then it comes back gradually. My husband says that he knows I am really back with him when I enjoy a glass of wine. So my conclusion - "listen to your body". If it doesn't want something it will let you know. And while I wouldn't suggest that anybody on chemo overdid alcohol (I have more or less given up my malt whiskey) I think that if a moderate amount helps you feel good and normal - fine. OC changes life so much that I like get back to the normal me as much as possible.
Cheers
Angela
Why not? Just don't get so blotto that you throw up...and have a hangover the next day. Red wine contains resveratol, which is being researched now as an anti cancer agent. I pick up some nice bottles at Aldi every now and then. So a couple of glasses of that might even help.
Hi Sarah,
My Oncologist has always encouraged me to drink with my chemo. Unfortunately due to the metallic taste in the mouth I can't drink red wine any more, but it didn't take me too long to find an alternative white wine !!
Anna
Ramp 201 Trial 
Is there anyone on here who refused chemo after surgery?
CT results are in :-( 11cm cyst.
Have you experience of intravenous vitamin C treatment?
