Drinking while going thru Radiation - what did your Dr.'s say ??

aussielovergirl

Hi Ladies-  I've read some of the posts and sections on everyone's feeling about drinking alcohol with BC.  I was wondering how it affected you during radiation.  I am on my 3rd day of Radiation.  I like a glass of wine or cocktail a few times a week.  Nobody (BS or RAD)  has told me what to eat or drink/ or not.... and I've just pretty much read on my own for information.

Curious as to your experience with drinking - while in Radiation treatments. !  Thanks

Holeinone

Aussie, I never asked, because if I wanted a drink or glass a wine occasionally, the small amount I would consume would be ok. 

Drinking before a chemo infusion or afterwards is not a smart choice. I was still pretty sick from chemo while I had rads that it was not an issue. I have not read or heard anyone say that you should not during radiation. In my survivorship classes, they stress NO drinking to prevent a reoccurrence or mets. That really puts a lot of stress, guilt on us, when wine with dinner is the norm. 

Kicks

"Drinking" means lots of different 'things' to different people.  I do not remember having any drinks during rads.  My Chemo Dr did tell me it was OK to have a drink (or 2) on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas - I did.  Talk to your DRs.

aussielovergirl

I'm having a glass of wine, now and then, but just wondered if anyone else had ill affects from it while under radiation.  I am only on 6th day so I am feeling ok now.  I guess it depends on how it goes...

Nel138281

I have had a drink or two all the way through treatment.  I was just cautioned not to drink on the same day or just after chemo cuz it is a lot for your liver or kidney to process.  No problem during radiation!   Just one or two now and then I think is OK

Annette47

My RO told me that "red wine is medicinal", LOL, but I did find that alcohol hit me much harder during radiation (probably due to the fatigue), so I tended to stay away from it.

Kicks

"Drinking' (even 'occasionaly') means so many different thing!  I was told it was fine to have to a 'drink or 2' on special days to keep life as 'normal as possible' IF it what I normally what I did - to 'live as I always had.  I do.  

jenjenl

I was told go for it...and I did