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January 27th, 2011
I am on Lupron for prostate cancer - side effect is depression. Any recommendation for help? Many thanks, Frank
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replied January 30th, 2011
If you plan to continue your hormonal therapy for your prostate cancer, then your two best choices are, basically, either psychotherapy or antidepressant medications, or a combination of both.

Your Urologist or Medical Oncologist should be able to refer you to a Psychologist or Psychiatrist who can help you.

If your depression is severe enough to cause you thoughts of harming yourself, or anyone else, then I also strongly urge you to call your doctor, a suicide prevention center, or 911 immediately, please.


Sincerely,


Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

www.doctorwascher.com

Author, "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race"



A landmark, evidence-based guide to a healthy cancer-prevention lifestyle, based on cutting-edge cancer research.
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