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In reply to the discussion: Little victory [View all]

cyclonefence

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11. One of my best friends was treated for that kind of cancer
Wed Feb 5, 2020, 11:30 AM
Feb 2020

and what surprised him was that he became very depressed after his treatment--like you, radiation--as well as having trouble eating. If I'm not prying, did you suffer from depression, too? It seems that his oncologist wasn't expecting this, either. Unfortunately, he's married to a sort of wacky lady who does not want him to try antidepressant medication, so he is still suffering three years later. His weight has begun to come back, and actually he's very pleased with his new svelte self.

I'm impressed by his husbandly love, but I do wish he'd at least give medication a try for a couple of months. I worry about him.

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Little victory [View all] alfredo Feb 2020 OP
Great news bottomofthehill Feb 2020 #1
It will continue. alfredo Feb 2020 #2
Many times little victories are more profound than big victories. democrank Feb 2020 #3
I haven't tried ice cream for months. alfredo Feb 2020 #5
Good for you! cyclonefence Feb 2020 #4
I've been craving Liverwurst, smoked Gouda, alfredo Feb 2020 #6
Isn't it crazy cyclonefence Feb 2020 #7
Cisplaten alfredo Feb 2020 #8
I'm 72 cyclonefence Feb 2020 #9
My radiation was focused on my neck and base of my tongue. alfredo Feb 2020 #10
One of my best friends was treated for that kind of cancer cyclonefence Feb 2020 #11
I went into this with PTSD and depression. Zoloft has helped. alfredo Feb 2020 #12
Hugs to you cyclonefence Feb 2020 #13
Glad to help. alfredo Feb 2020 #14
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