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cancer and depression Knowledge Base
Whats a good tattoo to represent cancer survival and overcoming depression? i just had the worst few years of my life with cancer and depression and i want to get a half sleeve for overcoming it. I just want a meaningful, courageous, detailed, outstanding half sleeve tattoo but need some ideas?
are there certain smells associated with cancer,depression, and diabetes? if so what are these odors and can they be described?
How does growing your mustache help fight prostate cancer and depression? Hulk Hogan seems to think that growing your mustache helps beat prostate cancer and depression http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4WZYL8lUIg
Can undiagnosed cancer cause depression? Can cancer chemically cause depression? I'm not talking about someone learning they have cancer and then becoming depressed. I mean can depression be a side effect of undiagnosed cancer?
Liver Cancer Depression? God, where do I turn when all I want is to help someone I love. 32 yrs old and they say my friend is dying. The doctors say the cancer is spreading and the chemo is not really working. I am praying for my friend, family and strangers are praying for my friend. Anyone who reads this, please take a moment and pray for my friend. I can feel my friend shaking, while crying fearing death. fearing illness. I do not want my friend defeated. I can see my friend falling into depression, crying, moping around - snapping at people. Not eating. How do I keep my friends hope alive. I just want my friend to smile, to not be depressed all the time. I love my friend. I don't know if this is a real question, but please know that all and any responses are appreciated. All prayers are appreciated.
Ive been recently thru cancer, depression, divorce, and now a custody battle..? My grandmother gave me money today to pay some of my debt due to the above. It made my aunt mad and she called me. What did I do wrong?
Is there a conclusive study showing the link between depression and cancer? i have two friends who passed away recently to cancer, one panchreatic (non-smoker, non-drinker) and the other one to brain cancer. Both of them had healthy, active lifestyles, but both also coincide in having gone through sad famaily tragedies shortly before getting sick. Is there really evidence of the link between cancer and sadness or depression?
What are the pros and cons of medicating cancer patients for depression? Basically, I'm wondering if other cancer patients have benefitted from taking anti-depression drugs. I think I've managed fairly well so far but lately I've been feeling in the depths od despair, usually at the same time each month so I think the hormones are messing with my emotions. I've been dealing with breast cancer for 2 1/2 years now and am at stage IV and in maintenance mode, managing the mets which will probably be with me for the rest of my hopefully long life.? Could the Herceptin I get weekly be a factor or is it just a case of being tired of dealing with it plus hormones pushing me so close to the edge every month? I will ask my oncologist about possible medication to keep the blues away. I'd appreciate comments and advice on what to expect.
I need some statistcs for chances of getting depression, cancer, being killed by a car etc.? Im doing a speech on mental health and I need some statistcs that I can compare the canges of developing a mental health problem sometime in your life to other things to show that it is quiet high and should be take seriously. Iv heard that 1 in every 4 people will be affected by bad mental health some stage in there life, so what can i compare to it? Please help asap. Its due tomorrow! :S
I need to interview a woman with a medical condition such as cancer, herpes, HIV/AIDs. School assignment. Help? I have a procject to turn in where i need to interview a woman with any medical condition such as herpes, HIV/AIDs, Cervical cancer, Breast Cancer, Depression, etc. It will only take a few minutes and it can be done through yahoo chat. Please help!
Can sitting in front of a computer most of the day and on /7 days cause depression and cancer? Webaholics get very sick too I know some people who had hangovers from texting and facebooking and they were more sick than all the hangover people I've seen in my life.. Cancer is a silent killer in that case also as, all these types of communication increase stress factors therefore leading or could lead to cancer ...
breast cancer and depression and exercise? okay guys this one may be a little tricky....well i need to now why breast cancer may cause depression (such as chemical imbalance like estrogen and stuff, or brain dysfunction) also why depression may cause breast cancer and how exercise can help combat depression therefore breast cancer also when you are answering could you give me the names for example if you are talking about a certain medicine, maybe the name of the medicine
Which is worse to have: depression or cancer? Is depression worse or cancer worse and why? Which would you rather have? (Depression by the way is estimated to contribute to over 15% of the burden of disease on the economy i.e. through unemployment, missed work days, sick days, according to the WHO)
Cancer and depression? My husband has been in remission from 4th stage lymphoma for 2 years now. I noticed that he doens't seem as happy and recently he came to me and told me that he is depressed and doesn't know if he wants children anymore. I love him and think maybe it is because of the depression, or maybe he's worried about the cancer coming back (it has a high chance of reoccurance...) Any advice?? Has anyone had anything like this happen to them??
CANCER in DEPRESSION? am cancer guy who always seems to get depressed easily when i feel lonely and feel like i have no emotional support, like for instance i am very close to my family and when they start arguements with me i try to say the worst in defence so they wont see how easily hurt i get and now there not talikng to me and i pretend i dont care but it bothers me when ever this ever happens i feel physically ill and go in depression, i noticed it always happens when they act like this i hate how its affects my health and my mental health its one of the things i hate being a cancer its uunbearable 22/06/1987
can testicular cancer cause depression? every day sometimes i will get a kinda throbbing pain in my testicles i used that more scientifically and i have been depressed for a long time.
why do people have a severe lack of sympathy and empathy toward those suffering from depression? i knew a lady sha had cancer and depression. she told me she'd choose cancer over it any day.
what are some common genetic health risks i should be aware of? aka diabetes, cancer, depression, etc. i'm writing a paper, and need to know of some common genetic health risks that the average person should be aware of.
can depression cause cancer? my friend (shes rly mad person) says the doctors told her she has cancer bcuz of stress and depression!! shes only 16 they gave her pixel !!i think pixel is nt for cancer ryt?! is that can b true or her parents n the doctors r just making her scared so she can stop thinkin n being stressed? im rly confused! n she said the doctors didnt tell her parents bcuz they wil b sad wtf?
Depression and cancer? how can depression affect cancer patients? in which ways? I am not doing homework...I am doing a research in cancer and English is not my first language..sorry :-)
Married and penalized by feds for disabily income? I have spoken to numerous married folks who got divorced to get out from under the marriage penalty. Who do they speak to to get this resolved. One is disabled and gets the bulk of the income, the other gets SSI for cancer/depression/ and gets a ridiculous amount of money. What are the ramifications if they divorce to increase the income.
What would be a nice thing to do when a friend has depression? As I am always the life of the party and working two jobs, have a great husband and two wonderful children? Why did depression hit me? Well it hits an awful amount of people but when I had a breakdown....No cards, no letters, no phone calls....this is depression not cancer....it's not an illness apparently. I work in a public school and they sent BACK my twenty dollars in an envelope marked social fund! This money is for people that are getting married, lose a spouse, have a baby, are ill. NOT ME, I got my $20 back. NICE! Alert people that you can't catch it and I don't want it. It's been two years of stress, (it's amazing what stress does to a body). My hubby says that I expect too much to receive a card....that just as I send cards for any occasion doesn't mean people think. Well people THINK!
Depression from taking Vytorin and/or Uniretic? I have been taking both of these drugs. For inherited high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I am now dealing with even more fatigue than I had. But especially I have unexplained depression. I've dealt with a lot of problems in my life, including being an 11-year breast cancer survivor. Depression has NEVER been one of my problems. I also eat a healthy diet, am not over-weight and I have worked out with a trainer 3 days a week for the past 5 months. When I have unexplained symptoms, I usually find that the culprit is a new drug. I so appreciate the help I get on this forum!
depression after cancer? im really depressed. i got the all clear from my battle with cancer. its taken me 5 years to fully recover and was at its worse aged 21-23. for the past month ive been so happy . so grateful to be alive. however this week depression has just swamped me it was myspace that triggered it. i saw lots of young peoples profiles aged 20-24. it broke my heart. ive now realised what ive missed out on. career opportunities, travelling, girly holidays, boyfriends,. the most ive done on a saturday night is drink tea and watch stuff on youtube. i feel so old. you know ive never worn a mini skirt or gone to a club. id love to do that but i was browsing yahoo answers and some people think 25 is too old to wear a miniskirt. i feel like ive lost the best years of my life. your early 20s are supposed to be the best years right. my counsellor says i have amazing years to come i just have to be patient but everyone goes on like 25 is past it. how can there be best years to come im so sorry-this is a very depressing question i just feel so bleak and lost right now. i cant believe i was sick for so long. at one stage i didnt really leave my house for 2 years. before this happened i felt so young and free. will i ever get that feeling again. i had a shit childhood and teenage years hence why id never been to a club or had the confidence to wear a mini skirt. i believed when i hit my twenties id be a this beautiful, confident young women but i got sick. i know the mini skirt thing sounds so silly but it was important to me because its just another thing i missed. im sorry-alot of self pity-im just so depressed. thanks everyone and lee-im so sorry about your mum. your right i am lucky to be alive-i dont mean to sound selfish or full of self pity. i just cant shift this depression.
Does anyone here suffer from depression or cancer? The reason I am asking is that so many people out in the world do suffer from these two things and in both cases, can feel very isolated. I run a site called darkiescancercorner and in it we have many members who have or have had cancer or are caring for someone with cancer or have lost a loved one through it. Because depression is so often part of cancer I also have a corner for people suffering from all sorts of depression. The point is that the more people who know of us the more we can help eachother. The point being that we see things from the patient's point of view and so can share like experiences. We are a bit of a mad mob, but we do enjoy new members, and as it is a site that I make sure remains friendly and happy we all get along well together. Anyway here is the site:- http://www.darkiescancercorner.com.au and my ID is darksideofthemoon, so everyone calls me 'darki' :D
How can i help/support a person who has depression because he has cancer? To help him pass the depression? I can only see that person 5 hours / wee. He can't speak because of his disease and he must write down everything
When men say they think women should be protected, what does that mean exactly? I know they are not talking about serious things like breast cancer, depression, suicide, maternal mortality etc. and I know they can't protect me against epidemics, tsunamis and other ''acts of god''. Since the majority of women can live independently and take care of themselves they do not have to be protected from hunger, homelessness, etc. So what's left to be protected from? I would like to have a detailed/specific answer, something concrete and statistically probable. Thanks!
Metallic taste in mouth, anxiety and depression or cancer? I've had anxiety and depression for a while. When my anxiety was really bad i got numbness in my face and side, but i'm alot better now and don't get it anymore. I was briefly put on heart medication for my anxiety (beta blockers) but only took 2. I got a mettalic taste in my mouth around 6 months ago. It started after taking a diet pill that contained Ephedrine which i think may have something to do with it. I only took one pill as it made me feel ill. Anemia also runs in my family. I've had itchy skin on my ankles and lower legs that improves then starts again. I was concerened that the metal taste might be something to do with picking a mole off that i had a while ago, it didn't grow back. It's just a small pale scar that has hair growth. It took around 2 months for it to scar over as i kept picking it (this was over a year ago.) recently i've had itchy skin on my arms since that looked like impetigo and oozed, the doctor said it was echzema. it's since healed up but there are still small pink scars where it had bein but i'm using steroid cream to improve it. I'm scared i may have skin cancer and this is what is causing the metallic taste. i've noticed a couple of new moles but they aren't irregular. I have 4 fillings. I also have fatigue and bad eyesight. I'm 19 years old and weigh 150 pounds which is slightly overweight for my height. Any ideas why this metal taste keeps coming back? it goes for a week or two then comes back for a couple of weeks.
How can i do this, i have no idea at all haha? I've had a horrible life. Including bike gangs, murders, domestic violence, drugs, strippers, cancer, depression and etc. so i decided to write a book on my life. im a really descriptive writter and half way finished. i have noooo idea what to do when its finished, but i know i want it published and to become a book most people talk about :) its pretty much my life goal. im only 16 which makes it a little bit harder, but i know i can make it.
What is the best form of pollution-free economical energy? I have an idea, but i'm not sure...? I think dependence on oil and use of electricity causes a lot of pollution, is too costly and un-economical, and it should be replaced by a pollution-free economical energy that would be less costly or self-sufficient. I think the best would be "man-power", such as population power, using raw human labor instead of using oil, electricity, and industry. Spreading out the over-populated inhabitants of the cities over the countryside to bring them directly in contact with Agriculture which would provide them with the food, clothing, and shelter materials, through collective ownership of the land and the products of labor. This would would many problems, such as: pollution, international trade exploitation, overpopulation in the towns and cities, poverty, hunger, unemployment, drug smuggling, rape, stealing, drunk-driving accidents, chemical contamination, radiation cancer, depression (loneliness), laziness, and gun-violence.
Can You Get Skin Cancer Using A Therapy Lamp For Depression? My friend had one and I was always afraid that she would catch skin cancer using it.
My wife is slipping into depression due to breast cancer. Any successful results out there? I have had counseling through the ACS and have been trying all their suggestions. I need some new direction.
weight loss, cancer or just depression? help me please? this year i found myself lose lots weight, actually, i dont have breakfast for around 3 months, since i dont sleep much at night( go to bed around 1 or 2am), so i gotta got up late to fulfil my sleep, i kinda got insomnia, i do got depression. so is it to do with cancer or not? cos i was told loss lots weight could bring cancer. my height is 5.4ft 45kg. before m 49kg, it took me abt half year that i became that thin. maybe cos i ate unhealthy food and cause me chronic diarrhea that time. lately, i might got hemmorrhoid cos there are blood come out when i poop. sorry for disorder sentences, hope u guys dont mind n give me some advices and ideas thanks in advance.
Is hormone related anxiety/depression a symptom of ovarian cancer? And is dizziness a symptom? Its for my mom. She says she feels pain in her left ovary. She has some other symptoms of ovarian cancer, but they are also symptoms of perimenopause! Is it more likely perimenopause? Dotn say go to a doctor, she is. and she is goign to ask for an ultrasound, because she has a history of cysts and her old doc said she might get endometris. One more thing, she used this Progesterone cream withotu askign a doc jsut before this all started. Could that ahve caused. She is 37 btw.
is depression a warning sign of cervical cancer? I was told to come back to the doctor for a recheck in Oct. There were some irregularities on my pap and I looked it up and it said a possible diagnoses was cervical cancer. I just started feeling really depressed today but I got that news 2 weeks ago.
Is the profit motive in 'treating disease' ignoring some basic truths about 'parasitic' causes? Is the profit motive in 'treating disease' ignoring some basic truths about 'parasitic' causes? Do you recall the history of 'ulcers', well they were falsely believed to be caused by 'stress' until they found a bacteria that casued them. Well one person I know very, very well spent some 16 years suffering from 'intestinal problems' labelled IBS, or Crohns only to find literature that suggested that this 'illness' or symptoms were caused by a 'parasite' of sorts; giardia is the most common. Logic would suggest that even common bacteria like giardia require 4-5 tests to prove beyond a shadow of doubt that you don't have this common bacteria. If you do, and the tests can't find it, then you will suffer symptoms from anemia, depression, and a whole host of other symptoms. The question is a simple one, is today's medicine so concerned about the profit motive in treating symptoms rather than a simple cause of many illnesses like Cancer , depression, Schizophrenia; parasites?
what am i exactly suffering from ? i feel fatigued all day, i sleep alot, even when i wake up i try to go back to sleep because i feel really worn out, and when i do wake up i feel like total crap. my concentration is 0, i can hardly think, i've sort of lost interest in what i used to enjoy. signs of cancer? depression ?
Are cancer risings more prone to depression? I'm one of them and I feel like I'm always depressed
Dad has cancer, my brother has depression and my friends seem to not care at all. What should I do? Dad has recently been daignosed with prostate cancer and my little brother is struggling with depression. I'm finding it hard to cope with this as I've recently moved out of home and I can't constantly be there for my family. My friends at college know about what's going on, and yet they have been distancing themselves from me. I know that I'm not much fun right now but, I really need all the help I can get. Should I confront my friends or just deal with my problems alone?
How to solicit schools for fundraising? I have a charity that helps families and friends of those with illnesses such as manic depression, cancer, autism, etc. We help with counseling, financial assistance when we can, problem solving, etc. In order to expand our resources, we would like to get involved with schools but are unaware of how to start. Anyone who has children know that several times a year your child comes home with a packet of info solicity the family to buy figurines, candy, gifts, etc. There are all kinds of things being solicited for one reason or another. I'm trying to find out how my charity can become a part of the school's organization to solicity the parents for our cause. This would be a big help and any thoughts, comments, suggestions, or answers would greatly be appreciated. Thank you.
im currently taking fluoxetine for depression after breast cancer.? but it has caused weight gain and you dont have a sex life..ive heard Wellbutrin doesnt cause weight gain or affect you sexually....can i get this on the NHS and does anyone have any thoughts on Wellbutrin to control depression thankyou.
Helping a friend with depression (and terminal cancer)? I have a friend who I believe has this type of depression I used to have when I was in high school. Basically your obsessed with dieing, nothing anyoe says or does can get through to this person because they want death and they want to be depressed. They may feel most comfortable being depressed. I find it the most frustrating because I can not devote 100% of my attention to this person. I have my own life and other people who need me to deal with. This person is also dieing of cancer. The situation is also something like a syndrome of the boy who cried wolf. They are always getting upset and wondering off from the house makeing suicidal suggestions and I am always looked at to fix this because I have been trough depression and I have a few years of studying in psychology. I was also yelled at for not doing anything one day when I was very busy and very stressed out even though that day this person was not acting suicidal or anything out of the usual. This has become very stressful on me and I fear even to my relationship with my boyfriend... I have to go now because I was called once AGAIN to deal with this. AUUUGGHHHH! Please help. Tell me what to do or say. Anything.
Can soda really cause depression and brain cancer? Now me and my friend had a conversation about caffine. soda being one of them. here is what happend him Are you a hardcore caffeine drinker? / intaker ? me uhhmm only have If its in the house im gonna run for it if its not in the house i dont care so im kinda ocntrolled xD controlled* him Well, me half* not have derp him it increases attention, enhances memory performance, increases muscular endurance, increases inner eye pressure, improves muscular recovery (making you stronger), and it reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, and liver disease So DRINK THAT SHIT Additionally, it obviously increases metabolic rate. Needless to say, that's good for things like burning calories, getting oxygen to the organs, breaking down food faster, healing from wounds me o-o no shit. wow. well i do excirsise so im alrght but wow so..wow.. ok ive been drinking Soda for ages XD so i guess its not really a bad thing i guess then him Well, the problem with Soda isn't the caffeine that's in it. Soda has a bunch of chemicals and sweeteners that are known to cause things like depression or brain cancer. me ...........fml
why do people feel that medication is the only way to go? i have read a few answers in the health section and it seems to me that people think the only way to cure something is by medication. such as hypertension, eczema. food allergy's, stress, sleeplessness,etc: (im excluding depression, cancer,etc: as these obviously need treatment from a professional) But seriously, im not a hippy and i too go to the doctor if nothing else works, but does anyone take natural remedies? such as a better diet, natural suppliments such as herbal tablets: ginseng, vitamin c, garlic, ginger and lemon, or fresh herbs and fresh ginger and lemon and garlic? honey is a great antiseptic for cuts and abbrassions. and essential oils?meditation? Has anyone seen a natropath? or a chinese doctor? for some of these problems harsh medication that can have side effects can do more damage then good, addiction etc: Did you know that all medication is originally derived from natural therapies and natural products? sometimes medicatication is not the answer, whats your veiw? i just want veiws i too go to the doctor so remember that before you have an angry or insulting answer
Why so many problems with marijuana? I need some reasons why marijuana is illegal... There is not enough reason for it, I've been told that it is addicting and causes violence, depression, cancer, anxiety and schizophrenia etc. however I know many of the true facts about marijuana from talking to people... There is plenty of positive effects and in this time if marijuana was legalized, sold and taxed the country would probably be pulled out of this economical depression. Any good reasons why it's still illegal?
Depression After Breast Cancer? Is it normal to be depressed after Breast Cancer,about 19 months ago? Had Lumpectomy,Chemo and Radiation. No more Cancer! What to do? Some thoughts that she shouldn*t be having,Cry at a drop of a pin, very irritated!!! Also jumps to conclusions badly!!
girl friend of 7 months and very close ive cancer, long history of depression could it be a crie for help? she is very insecure and has told lies to me and admitited it how can i believe her when she has no proof of tests
Can chronic & severe depression and stress increase ones chance of developing cancer? Is there any evidence that supports chronic and severe depression and stress increasing ones risk of developing cancer? If so any links to papers would be a huge help! Many thanks Steve
What are the negatives of marijuana? It is safer then alcohol and tobacco Harvard study suggests it helps cure cancer, depression, etc. Negatives out way the positive It will be legal soon enough but in a pill form so Big Corporations could make money What are some real negatives? Not its stupid and bad but some proven negatives Long term memory loss and lung cancer were proven wrong O now tell me alcohol????
Help me think of an anagram for the word FIGHTER that goes along with the word itself? The anagram has to go along with the word!!! And the meaning of "fighter" that I wrote is like being a fighter of cancer, depression, or illnesses/diseases. Please help me!!!! Thank you!!!!
Love advice! I'm young and in love with an ex cancer patient!!!!? I'm 16 on the verge of turning 17, and he's only six months older than I am. In the short four years that I have known him our friendship has evolved into something I can't make sense of. Three years ago he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which is a bitch to treat. That's when we started dating. Fast forward almost a year and he is in remission. He has become a local celebrity and is not getting all sorts of attention from girls. Anyways he asks me out like he promised he would once he's better. Things went sour when a little birdy (my unlce, aunt and grandpa) told me that he was playing me. We fight then we stop talking. Fast forward to present day. We started talking again and things were going great. Less than two weeks ago we finally had sex even. But then earlier this week me and a guy I used to date started talking again. He asked me out and I agreed. Then he finds out I'm out with my ex and he accuses me of making bad decisions. I told him to back off because we hadn't texted very much since we had sex. The following morning I text him, but then we start fighting! I said some god aweful things to him, but the sucky part is that it was true. I was there for him through cancer, depression, and even scuicide...yet whenever I'm at my worst he isn't there. My other ex, however, is. The problem is I broke up with said ex because I didn't feel the same connection me and he had. He even confessed that he has the same problem. As you can tell we have had a very rocky past. We were both young when it happened, so neither of us knew how to handle it. We made a lot of mistakes, we were nasty to eachother, but now all I want to do is tell him I'm sorry about everything and tell him I still love him. I want him to be my new years kiss for 2012, but between college, work and his friends he's always buisy. I want to text him but I worry I'm smothering him. He's done some horrible things to me. He's pushed me away. I can't blame him though. At age 14 doctors told him that there was no chance of living. It's a lot to handle. I want to stay by his side for as long as I can, but he makes it so difficult. What do I do? Is this healthy? How can I express this to him? How do I tell him that just meeting him has made such a huge impact on my life? I've never felt this way about anyone. I'm only 16........I seriously don't know what to do I need an opinion.
Ovranette causing depression and weight loss? Hello, I need help! I've been on the Ovranette pill for just over two years now and in that two years my moods have completely changed. I'm afraid to do anything, I cry a lot, I'm needy and I'm begining to get sick of myself. I've been on Ovranette before and previously it made me really angry. This time I've not been angry just depressed. I've also gone from a size 12 to an 8 over the past three years and my dad lost his battle with cancer a year and a half ago. I have two problems - I don't want to put on weight if I come off the pill (I do a mix of CV and Resistance in the gym 3-4 times a week) and I don't know what I could use as an alternative as I'm allergic to the implant and I didn't enjoy the injection. All contraception’s seem to be aimed at women and I just want to come off them all. Could the pill be causing my low mood/anxiety/weight loss (combined with the gym) and what other contraceptives could I look at using (without using condoms) that aren’t going to give these side effects? Hope someone has some advice! I have also been on Microgynon and Yasmin and neither of these worked for me.
Can stress cause cancer? And also can you be stressed and not even know it? Can stress/anxiety/depression cause cancer? Like a brain tumor? And also can you be stressed and not even know it- can it make you tiered?
