But it's also important to obtain help by expressing what's bothering you and getting people-support for your problems. A support group is not sufficient at this point although later it can help keep you on an even keel. Your oncologist is trained in cancer treatment, not treating depression. Seek help early to forestall serious trouble and long-term treatment. Sometimes just one visit to a psychotherapist can make a huge difference.
Depression is more than a side effect of treatment, or even a response to a serious disease.
For mild depression, alternative therapies and behavioral therapies may be enough. Estrogen therapy may help the women without breast cancer who take it.