I am along way through my cancer treatment which is RT and 2yrs HT. I have struggled with the side effects of treatment feeling that the treatment has taken everything masculine about me away and I don't feel like I used to feel all the manly feeling and manhood gone. The depression is now making a huge impact on my marriage,my wife loves me dearly and I am pushing her away every day with my anger and frustration.For some reason I can't control the bad times of our marriage being the main thing on my mind every day when I go to sleep when I wake up.I am destroying my marriage and upsetting my wife to the point where she can't cope. Have any of you people with cancer and who have had RT and HT had this deep depression.
Hi Mickib and I see this is your first post on the Community so welcome.
Depression is something I have not had to deal with..... I have been on my journey for over 25 years with 2 types of rare hard to treat types of Lymphoma (one being incurable)........ but I am now 9 years out from my last treatment and getting on with life..... you can see my story in this LINK but make a cup of coffee as it will take a little time.
It is often helpful to 'talk' with others who have navigated the same treatment journey so do have a look through THIS LIST you will find all our dedicated cancer support groups listed.
These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from members who are navigating the exact same journey.
Have a look through the LIST above and once you find the support group for your cancer type....... click on the link and when the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Talking to people ‘face to face’ can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
