Return to work
Chemo 5 coming up soon then operation on December 6 and unsure about radium after that. I have been on sick leave since July and that continues til school resumes in 2020. I am a teacher so I do need...
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Hi @KayB55,
I am a teacher, 5 years post diagnosis. I didn't have chemo, I had lumpectomy, radiation then hormone therapy..4 years Tamoxifen and about 8 months now on Arimidex.
I was teaching a prep/1 class when diagnosed then returned to teach a 3/4 class while undergoing radiation treatment. Given the mental and physical demand of teaching, I found myself totally exhausted.
I was given fabulous support from school but found I have used up all of my sick leave over the past 4 years. Like @Sister, i find by about week 3 each term, I hit a wall and really just struggle through.
Since changing from Tamoxifen to Arimidex though, I am finding the fatigue a little easier to manage. A middle primary, rather than an ECE class has also helped.
I have asked my Principal for 4 days only next year, and hoping for a Wednesday off. My thi king is that I will then only need to work two days in a row at any time.
Best of luck with the remainder of your treatment, I hope it all goes smoothly for you. If you are in the position to work part time next year, or at least first term, I would highly recommended it.
Best wishes,
Michele
I am a teacher, 5 years post diagnosis. I didn't have chemo, I had lumpectomy, radiation then hormone therapy..4 years Tamoxifen and about 8 months now on Arimidex.
I was teaching a prep/1 class when diagnosed then returned to teach a 3/4 class while undergoing radiation treatment. Given the mental and physical demand of teaching, I found myself totally exhausted.
I was given fabulous support from school but found I have used up all of my sick leave over the past 4 years. Like @Sister, i find by about week 3 each term, I hit a wall and really just struggle through.
Since changing from Tamoxifen to Arimidex though, I am finding the fatigue a little easier to manage. A middle primary, rather than an ECE class has also helped.
I have asked my Principal for 4 days only next year, and hoping for a Wednesday off. My thi king is that I will then only need to work two days in a row at any time.
Best of luck with the remainder of your treatment, I hope it all goes smoothly for you. If you are in the position to work part time next year, or at least first term, I would highly recommended it.
Best wishes,
Michele