I was told by my oncologist that I absolutely could never drink alcohol again, even though my tumor was caused by HPV.( I was only a social drinker, by the way) Were any of you told the same thing? If so, do you drink anyway? Were any of you told that it is okay to drink? I am curious because everyone I know who has had cancer is very surprised that I was told that; they say they've never heard of that. I haven't had a drink since February, so I guess I can live without it. I am just curious as to what you were all told. Teresa


Left tonsil SCC, HPV+. T2N0M0. Tonsillectomy 3-07, bilateral radiation, cisplatin 3x, Tx completed 6-06. Clear PET 4-01-2008.
Thyroidectomy 5-9-08, resulting in permanent surgically-induced hypoparathyroidism and adrenal problems. Bummer.