Hi Dave,

Well, this is my thoughts.. you must remember our mouths are not the same after Radiation. Not enough saliva to help protect the lining of our mouths and throat.

So having a drink could be an irritate to those tissues. Having a drink with a milk base is a good idea. Or having something to coat the mouth first. I have had sour cream or a milk based drink first. I love my beer but I have to limit it. You are young and want to have a few with the mates but I would be very careful and not over do. Just something to think about. grin

Take care..Diane

2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015