going back to work

I hate to say it but everyone is different. It will depend on how you are with side effects on Chemo. Many women do work through Chemo though I think you need to be flexible about it. It is unfortunately difficult to plan ahead when you don't know how you will be with Chemo. I had 2 different chemo drug combinations. While on FEC I probably could have worked after about day 6 of each 3 week cycle. But I had a worse time on Docetaxel and really could not have worked at all. But I know another lady who breezed through Docetaxel working all the way. I was fortunate to be able to take time off and just did little bits of work from home when I could. I had very little trouble while having radiotherapy but was extremely tired about a week after it finished. My advice would be to keep your options as flexible as possible. Does your super include any income protection cover? Most doctors are happy to help with paperwork for this situation. My surgeon was happy to say that I would be unable to work for 6 months while undergoing treatment. Hope you can work things out, you really need to make your health the priority during this time. Take care. Deanne xxx