thanks for your thoughts eric.
it's a tough balance to find. i had 2 beers last night at a party, and then i was back on the waters whilst chewing biotene chewing gum. so i'm being pretty conservative. i'd say i'm drinking about 10-20% of what i did pre-cancer. so i'm on the right track. it's still difficult sometimes with parties, and night outs on friday & saturday nights every weekend. most of my family and mates love a drink too. but i'm getting used to it, & missing it less. like you say, the choice between beer or life is a simple decision.
thanks again!
dave