Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Dear Seremom.
I also experienced depression after treatment. I am on Zoloft 100mg every day. I am 2-1/2 years out from stage 4 tonsil cancer. I was warned about the depression ahead of time and requested the anti-depressants ahead of time. As Gary mentioned his medical team should be made aware of his condition asap. It takes the anti-drpressants awhile to kick in. I hope as his healing progresses his mood will also take a turn for the better. Please hang in there and make sure you get plenty of rest yourself. There is a special place in heaven for caregivers. Your role is so important. Please feel free to vent here anytime. It's a tight band of brothers you belong to now. Many of us are pulling for both him and you.
All my Best, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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