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Return To Depression Article Archive   Does Depression Increase Risk of Breast Cancer? By Tim D Wright A recent study reported by MSNBC suggested that women who are sad or suffer from mild depression have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. The research also suggested that the longer a patient suffers with feeling of sadness or being depressed, the stronger the relationship with breast cancer becomes. The research is published in the journals Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health. The risk of breast cancer is increased by as much as 12% for women who wrestle with depression. Another study found that these women are more than two and a half times more likely to develop breast cancer than those who are not depressed. These findings are extremely disturbing. One problem is that the news itself is depressing. It seems like the unhappy souls that are afflicted with this are trapped in a vicious cycle. One idea might be to be more proactive in taking steps to overcome depression. Much easier to say than accomplish, I'm sure, but definitely worth a try. Especially for the loved ones who care about these women. Two resources I've seen recently are the world laughter tour, an online resource that focuses on the power of laughter to improve our health; and emotion release, a new resource for learning how to overcome mild depression and feelings of sadness. The threat of breast cancer is a constant enemy lurking in the shadows of many women's lives. The fact that depression can be a contributing factor is even more unsettling. So take what steps you can to change your mood (or help someone you love to change theirs). The long-term effects of their unhappiness can take a bigger toll on their health than we realize. Stay Healthy. Tim Wright http://www.totalhealthwork.com keywords: breast cancer | depression | sad | sadness | depressed | women's health | mental health | emotion release | cancer Ocd

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