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  I have the female version, breast cancer that has spread. On hormone treatment and a new drug that seems to be working. I haven't been depressed. Have my dips now and again when a treatment stops working. It's great to talk, completely agree with you there. I'd rather stay off any more pills if poss. I have trouble getting to sleep hence me on here so late.

  • Hi Celery

    Thanks for your comments, i've found talking to a professional who acually understands & cares makes such a difference....saw my therapist today & feel so much better after talking to him & more confident to use a site like this which i wouldn't have done before 

    Lawrence

     

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