PLEASE HELP!! Alcoholism and Chemo/Radiation

Jamienono

Hello all:)

My MIL was diagnosed in November 2013 had a lumpectomy and is positive for HER 2. She started chemo in January and just finished a few weeks ago, she just started her her epson today and tradition in a week or so. 

My question is that she is an alcoholic, by that I mean she drinks about a 5th of rum a day to herself:( is this harming her treatment?

Should I confront her? She I contact her Dr? I don't know where to start or what to do?! But I am and have been so worried! I have tried googling it, but nothing realavant came up.

Anything helps at this point!

We love her and want her to be around for a long time!

Meow13

She has the will to live I mean she is fighting the cancer. Talk with her about her consumption of alcohol she needs support big time. She is dealing with a lot and the booze is an escape. Remember you can't force her to do anything she has to decide what she will do. Just knowing you care is probably a great comfort.

Moderators

Hi Jamienono, were so sorry to here about what you MIL is going through. Meow13 gives great advice, you can show you care and point her towards help but ultimetely it is her choice

We really hope everything works out for her. Sending our best wishes to you and all your family.

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Jamienono

Thank you:) 

I think we will go for a walk tomorrow night and have gentle talk about it. That way I can hear how she feels about it and also let her know we are all here for her!

Cowgirl13

I would be very careful....remember the alcoholic is the last person to know that alcohol is the problem.  What I would suggest to you is to go to Alanon (for family members of alcoholics).  If she can't hear it, just drop it.  I know that you are very concerned.  For what its worth, I am 30 years sober.

Kicks

What do you mean by "she started her epson today and tradition in a week or so"?