Cancer & depression

So i was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 & although i knew when i was told i had a PSA of 130 that i was going to be told it was cancer i don't think i was ready to hear that there wasn't a cure for me as it had gone to far. So to cut a long story short i have been having Hormone therapy & had 7 1/2 weeks of radiotheraphy. So on the plus side my PSA has come down to less than 1, which is amazing. On the other side i have unfortunately been suffering with depression which at times has been a lot worse than the Cancer. Luckily for me i now have a fantastic GP who is not only interested in giving me pills but has helped in making a plan to work to help me through this, also i have been seeing a therapist which has helped immensley, as they say its good to talk....So my point is i know there are lots of people who are suffering in silence...DON'T....see your GP & make sure he gives you more help than just pills & talk to other people...there are some fantastic people on here who will help you...do not be alone & think that no one cares, they do, you just need to ask.

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  • Hi pops

    My dad is in exactly the same situation as you. He too has prostate cancer and is on hormone injections.

    he has been committed to a mental health unit 3 weeks ago with severe depression. The consultant said that the hormone objection can cause this.

     I'm glad to hear that therapy is helping you. My dad is still waiting for the therapy to start!

     

    debbie

  • Hi Deb 67

     

    I'm sorry to hear that about your Dad, luckily for me i have not had to go into a mental health unit, although i have sometimes felt that it would be safer in there.

    I am really surprised that his Consultant said that about the hormone injections, no one told me that. I've been very lucky in that i've had a year with one councillor....she was brilliant but is now retiring & through my GP i'm getting some more therapy which is very helpful.

    I like to tell myself i don't need the anti depressants but the reality is i may be on them for quite a while yet.

    My suggestion while he is waiting for therapy is to talk to someone else, i've found the people at Mcmillan are very good

    Hope your Dad is feeling a bit better

     

    Lawrence 

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  • Hi Deb 67

     

    I'm sorry to hear that about your Dad, luckily for me i have not had to go into a mental health unit, although i have sometimes felt that it would be safer in there.

    I am really surprised that his Consultant said that about the hormone injections, no one told me that. I've been very lucky in that i've had a year with one councillor....she was brilliant but is now retiring & through my GP i'm getting some more therapy which is very helpful.

    I like to tell myself i don't need the anti depressants but the reality is i may be on them for quite a while yet.

    My suggestion while he is waiting for therapy is to talk to someone else, i've found the people at Mcmillan are very good

    Hope your Dad is feeling a bit better

     

    Lawrence 

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