I think that doctors from a CCC DO stick with the "NO DRINKS" rule, usually because most people will go beyond the one occasional cocktail and make it 2 or 3 cocktails.
Truly, I do find it hard to believe that the occasional glass of wine or a beer will make any difference. But having said that, if I had gone through all the treatment for SCC I'm not sure if I would have the occasional cocktail or not. Nor could I judge anyone's personal decision. Having only watched this from the "outside" I will respect whatever decision my friend makes about her future alcohol intake-I'm just glad she is still here!!!

Liz

CG to friend Mary. SCC Stage IV-A of rt. tonsil, mets. to lymph node on rt. DX 06/07,tonsillectomy 08/07, Chemo Cisplatin, Taxotere and 5FU X3 cycles; RAD completed 1/20/08 RND scheduled for 3/08. 54yr.old, NS, social drinker.