Quote by John Green

Whenever you read a cancer booklet or website or whatever, they always list depression among the side effects of cancer. But, in fact, depression is not a side effect of cancer. Depression is a side effect of dying.

Whenever you read a cancer booklet or website or whatever, t

Summary

This quote suggests that depression is not a direct consequence of cancer itself, but rather a result of the looming presence of death. It implies that cancer often brings about feelings of sadness and hopelessness due to the awareness of an impending demise. By highlighting this distinction, the quote challenges the common notion that depression should be solely considered as a side effect of cancer treatment, emphasizing the deeper emotional toll of the overall experience of facing mortality.

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Life Depression Cancer Dying

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