I haven't used ACM's(alcohol containing mouthwashes) or drinking alcohol(in my case the occasional beer or wine) in over a year because of my issues with OC. I stopped using both about 7 or 8 months before I was dx'd. I suppose a connection could be assumed in developing OC. But, if ACM helped my cancer take seed what gave me the actual cancer? What was the carcinogen?

I hope everyone who is worried about ACM stays away from drinking alcohol 100%...

I presently use Biotene mouthwash.

It must have worried me because all alcohol and alcohol containing products was the first on my "do not use list"....I just never read any articles about it until today....

What about sushi? I love sushi..is the mercury level and other chemicals too prevalent in sushi/sashimi?

Our world is a cesspool and we all live in it!! Our only alternative is to live very green for future generations and the planet.

Last edited by Ray1971; 01-14-2009 11:37 AM.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better