Having just got over jet lag and coming back from yet another protodontist appointment for yet another crown as part of eternal gift of radiation on my jawbone and mouth, thought I'd survey the board on what advice their ROs had given on drinking. Actually when I was struggling with weight issues during my radiation, my RO said it was fine to drink a beer or wine, just no hard liquor. Not only did it give me 160 calories that went down much smoother than the Ensure Plus, it did give a nice kick to the oxycodene and made changing the burn dressings far more tolerable.
Many of the posters here report they have been told zero alcohol - while some report advice similar to mine: one or two beers or wine.
I understand in advance that alcohol and smoking are documented cases of oral cancer but our numbers are so few in comparison to the drinking population that moderation seems statistically safe. I recently had our 47th 8th grade reunion, and there was just one teetotaler there while I was the only OC guy.
anyway, for what it's worth, I can taste my beer and it certainly made last week's trip to Italy much more enjoyable at the cafe's. Just a thought for those starting this mess, that not everything is lost in the "new normal"