Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences! The high level of engagement on this topic really highlights the importance of managing work after diagnosis, and all these stories helps us to strengthen our programs, so we can provide the best information and support across our network.
The work and breast cancer hub will include resources not only for employees and self-employed that have been diagnosed, but also for their employers and colleagues which will help them to provide support for the employee.
We have been gathering a few stories that we would like to include in the hub (and also other publications including the Beacon magazine), and we currently don't have stories that are from the perspective of the colleague.
@primek - I can definitely provide more clarity around the format of this. Here are some prompts to help your colleague write their story:
· How did you feel when your colleague was diagnosed?
· What challenges did you face, both personally and professionally?
· What did you do to support your colleague?
· What supports worked well within your workplace?
· What didn’t work so well?
· How did you look after yourself during this time?
· What advice would you give to other colleagues in a similar situation?
Thanks again everyone for all your help on this program!
I'm here if you need anything, or have any more questions;)