Molly, I went through my cancer operation almost two years ago. I like your sister felt that I could handle the down times without medication. I had my up days and my down days. But in the last six months my down days seemed to outnumber my good days. If someone even mentioned the word cancer I would cry. I also caught myself lashing out at people and feeling very anxious. Well, in preparation for my bone graft this coming Monday, I had to go see my PCP and talked about my feelings. He has prescribed Paxil and Xanax of which I have been on a week now. I understand that the results will be felt in about four to five weeks.

If someone asks me what I'm depressed about, I can't really put my finger on one thing, but the reoccurance of cancer is always a fear.

Tell your sister that she is not alone in how she feels.

Take care.

Anne.