Hi AK,

Generally I side with a few drinks now and then do no harm for the over the hill gang who are HPV+ with no history of smoking or drinking excess.

Knowing what I know now, if I was 22 and had oral cancer I would be wary of any alcohol. Being so young it is hard to know if his body is predisposed to alcohol being a trigger for cancer. If the cancer is HPV+ it might be a bit easier to think alcohol is not involved but he has a long life ahead of him so why not be on safe side.

In my case, at 58, having zero abuse of smoke or drink, being HPV+, and drink in moderation for a long time, I am at ease having a few beers here and there. Given HPV+
SCC is viruse based, I believe my profile does not fit one that has oral cancer linked to moderate alcohol use.

Don
Male, 57 - Great health except C
Dec '12
DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes
1 tooth out
Jan '13
2nd tooth out
Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT
4-6/2013
CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150
ended 5/29,6/4
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