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Hi, so yesterday was my 21st wedding anniversary it was also the day I was told I have breast cancer. I'm going for my core biopsy on Tues then I guess I wait to find out when & what surgery I need. ...
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Hi BroniD
I’m 53 and living in Brisbane. In terms of telling work I planned for the worst, but expected the best. So while I was waiting for my biopsy results (5 days including weekend), I got my work up to date and worked out a plan if I had to have a couple of weeks off. I got my results last Wednesday and saw the breast surgeon on Thursday. So on Friday, armed with a surgery date was able to go into my boss with a plan. He was panicked as we are really busy at the moment and I hardly ever take leave. By me being in control I was able to reassure him (ironic I know!). Once one person at work knows, word spreads pretty fast so be prepared for that. Here’s the upside. There’s a few projects I’ve inherited over the years because I’m competent but they don’t really belong in my area. I listed them all and said someone would have to do them now because I can’t have stress. It worked.
I’m 53 and living in Brisbane. In terms of telling work I planned for the worst, but expected the best. So while I was waiting for my biopsy results (5 days including weekend), I got my work up to date and worked out a plan if I had to have a couple of weeks off. I got my results last Wednesday and saw the breast surgeon on Thursday. So on Friday, armed with a surgery date was able to go into my boss with a plan. He was panicked as we are really busy at the moment and I hardly ever take leave. By me being in control I was able to reassure him (ironic I know!). Once one person at work knows, word spreads pretty fast so be prepared for that. Here’s the upside. There’s a few projects I’ve inherited over the years because I’m competent but they don’t really belong in my area. I listed them all and said someone would have to do them now because I can’t have stress. It worked.