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A member asked:
How do other breast cancer patientskeep depression away? i'm not on an antidepressants anymore, not since my mastectomy. perhaps i shouldn't have stop
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Cancer;Depression: Have you looked into a support group? Your hospital may have a referral. Folks do better when they connect socially. Exercise, simply brisk walking daily, can help a great deal. Congratulations on gettng through the surgery.
Answered 2/26/2014
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Cancer ; depression: Sometimes women dealing with breast cancer do benefit from antidepressants, when depressed. Family and community support is also important. Your oncologist's office will know of support groups that can help. Connecting with your spiritual resources through prayer, meditation, or other practices is essential. . Working with a therapist in mind-body medicine can be of great use in this. Best wishes.
Answered 2/26/2014
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