red wine and prostate cancer

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Posted 18 Dec 2014 at 05:41

Hi everyone, sorry I have not posted for a bit. I don't do weights but as my nickname implies I run. I run lots and then I run some more. Then I drink, and see my family and watch football and drink more with mates. I am not small but am on zoladex and I had given up what I looked like long before PC so don't worry about that. I am only 49 and T4M1N1a I have not got forever so I do as the doc says, everything in moderation (except running!) as forget PC that is a way to make your body as strong as it can be without giving up any of your favourites . On the red wine subject is there a recommended variety ? Chemo starts 13th jan and in my naievity I still intend running through it, I am extremely strong willed having puked up many times in marathons and kept going but who knows as a chemo virgin I may just spend the next 18 weeks in bed! Sorry for the rambling post, have a great balanced day everyone (apart from running!!) kev

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Posted 18 Dec 2014 at 20:12

Old Codger,

Interested in what you said about 'My hospital account'. What is that and do we all now have one after being diagnosed??

Tamtoot

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Posted 18 Dec 2014 at 23:37

Hi Tamfoot

I think Old Codger is referring to his hospital records which one can access online at anytime, but not all hospitals are as forward thinking, I am being treated at the QE in Birmingham and can access my records, and get to know my PSA etc, the day after my bloods are taken, I find it very useful as I don't have to chase my results and can follow my progress prior to my consultation, therefore having questions ready beforehand.

Roy

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Posted 19 Dec 2014 at 22:30

Many thanks Roy. I shall make enquiries.

User

Posted 12 Apr 2015 at 09:02

I'm a bit late posting here but your advice would help. I used to enjoy a glass of red wine but after I was diagnosed I had a glass on the New Years Eve and it tasted horrible and I poured it down the sink. I'm thinking of having a glass (or two) again but will it clash with any treatment/medication I'm having? I'm having Prostap injections every 3 months, take Ramipril in the morning, Atorvastatin and Amlodipine in the evenings.

Thanks, Arthur

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Posted 12 Apr 2015 at 13:33

Gosh Arthur - my husband, dad and father-in-law all survived on red wine - it is supposed to be good for your prostate (in moderation, of course)

Having said that, I don't know these heart drugs you are on and it is important to ask your chemist to check whether you can have any alcohol with them.

Edited by member 12 Apr 2015 at 13:39 | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 13 Apr 2015 at 09:33

Arthur

Mick used to love a few glasses of wine but after dx he also went right off it. Once he settled into treatment he did enjoy his white wine again sometimes (usually at Newark get togethers) but never got the taste for red back again. He had been taking ramipril and a similar statin to you for many years (preventative as part of his diabetes management) I am not sure about the blood pressure meds so as Lyn says check with your pharmacist about drinking alcohol of any description with them. The leaflets with the medication often say No No No but that is often due to fear of litigation from the teeny fraction of a prercentile of people that might have a reaction. Your pharmacist should give you a truthful answer about having a glass or two of wine when the mood takes you. Nowadays a GP will usually tell you quite emphatically if alcohol really should not be used. Our pharmacy make sure that is printed on the labels of the medication as well alongside how to take the meds.

User

Posted 13 Apr 2015 at 12:33

I'm surprised none of the old timers on here haven't mentioned Old Al and his love of red wine.

He was convinced that a bottle of red wine a day was a crucial addition to his unique "PCa fighting diet" and almost all of his posts would end with a recommendation to indulge in a daily dose of "plonk".

His comments in this post says it all: http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t3291-Red-Wine-in-support-of-Old-Al#post3291

In Old Al's case it could be that his red wine diet did help prolong his life beyond that which could have been expected in someone with with his initial diagnosis!

As for the efficacy of red or any colour wine in the battle against PCa, my view is that if it helps boost your own psychological battle against the condition then that may be very beneficial in the overall fight to improve outcomes and timescales.

Edited by member 13 Apr 2015 at 12:37 | Reason: Not specified

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