 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,671 | I was married to an alcoholic and have to agree with Gary and Jeff. I would definitely tell the doctor discreetly and let him be the one to explain the consequences of his alcohol consumption. Coming from a professional may make the difference in his wanting to quit and survive. The doctor may also have ideas or suggestions of his own that might help.
Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)
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