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.