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Is it normal to get depressed after being diagnosed with a tumor?
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Yes: Depression is a normal reaction to disturbing news such as being diagnosed with a tumor. The depression requires treatment with counseling and if needed medication.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Yes: It is a normal response to be depressed on hearing a bad, life altering news.
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