I was unable to work during chemotherapy as was really unwell during it. I returned to work on reduced hours and gradually increased over 6 months. My job is in community so it involves very little lifting, just driving and walking a lot, and being able to focus on listening.
I was unable to drive after initial surgery for 6 weeks but a lumpectomy wouldn't be like that.
It was my personal choice of mastectomies as my cancer was undetectable in a mammogram 5 weeks before I found a lump. My fear was recurrence or a new cancer that was undetectable. My cancer was aggressive but contained. As I live 500km away from many treatments avoiding radiotherapy was also something I was keen on as I had 3 boys still at home.
Thanks @SoldierCrab ...we must have all been typing at same time.