Dodie,

Yes anti-depressants are often prescribed, and specifically just after treatment ends. My doctor likened that period to post traumatic stress experienced by soldiers in the field.

He said the fight to keep yourself alive is all consuming during treatment, but as soon as that ends, you have nothing to do but wait for the healing. That's when the depression can hit. I was prescribed a two-month supply of anti-depressant about two weeks post treatment. I was feeling pretty down and that helped.

Many here have had the same feeling and have asked for treatment. This is nothing to be ashamed of and is quite common. I�m 9 months out and getting back into the swing of things. Those two months were tough but I got past it. Your aunt should check in with her doctor and get this taken care of. There is absolutely no reason to suffer any additional discomfort after such a terrible ordeal.