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LIVING WITH CANCER > RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION > EMOTIONAL EFFECTS > WORRY, ANXIETY & PANIC ATTACKSQ&As on this topic
1. I have recently been treated for cancer and have finished my treatment. I now find that I can't stop crying and feel very low. Is this normal?
last reviewed: 27.01.2005
2. My mother was treated for breast cancer last year. Since then she has been taking tamoxifen. Over the last few months she has become very depressed. Do you think this is due to the tamoxifen?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
3. Although I am well, since completing chemotherapy for cancer I have been feeling rather depressed. I'm not keen on antidepressants but a friend has recommended St John's wort. What do you think?
last reviewed: 27.01.2005
4. I have recently been told I have cancer. Since I had the news I've had difficulty sleeping at night. Is this normal and what can I do about it?
last reviewed: 27.01.2005
5. I am worried about my friend is coping with their cancer. What can I do to help?
last reviewed: 27.01.2005
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