How to cope with depression during aggressive prostate cancer treatment?
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23 days agoI have prostate cancer aggressive and high risk with gleason score of 8. Had radiation and will need to take orgovitz, aberetone, and prednisone for 3 years. Experiencing nausea, light head and depression also Rectal discomfort and burning with urination. Started treatments in October. What to do about depression.
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23 days agoManaging depression during cancer treatment is incredibly challenging, and many patients experience this alongside the physical side effects. Consider discussing these feelings with your medical team, as they can often recommend mental health professionals who specialize in supporting cancer patients, or explore whether any medications might be contributing to mood changes. This community is also here to offer support and understanding from others who've walked similar paths.
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22 days agoGet on a anti depressant ASAP !!! It will help !!! I have been taking Aberatitone, prednisone, something I call skelegrow ( lol ) for bone strength and LUPRON injections along with anti depressants for 3 years now !!! Cancer sucks and Depression sucks , I still have bad thoughts !!!
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10 days agoHad the PC spread outside the prostate? I wad Gleason 10 and my treatment after EBRT is nowhere near this aggressive.
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10 days agoYes David, cancer has spread to lymph node. The meds I take are supposed to target the lymph node and hold it at bay. Have 85% chance to live another 10 years.
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8 days agoAt the time of my diagnosis, I was given a %50 chance of living 5 years !!! Any year after that my percentage went down %10 !!! It’s going on almost 4 years now !!! Scary Time !! Head game !!! Tough to Maintain my emotions, and some are not good !!!
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8 days agoDavid A and Joseph Holbrook
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