just speaking from experience, my husband did not abstain from drinking beer...quite heavily since he lost his job and just sat for 3 straight months so far. it looks like he's got the cancer back from the PET scan, biopsy on Tuesday to determine the next step.

He did have HPV 16 and someone must have told him that drinking was fine, I just don't buy into it being a good idea nor would I risk it. I think the body needs all the good it can get and no one needs alcohol to survive. just my opinion so take it for it's worth!