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Trying to cope alone
Hi I have just been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and due for a operation on Frid 14th June. Trying to be positive with only good thoughts but it is hard doing this by myself. I am 59 yrs y...
Hi @neeny, it’s great that you are taking the time you need. My oncologist told me to be careful about getting doctor’s certificates for too long because the workplace can exclude you from working. Also, you can always go to another doctor if you wanted a clearance/ a second opinion about work. I think that comment about falling to pieces is a bit odd. Everyone is an individual with individual responses. Their version of falling to pieces might be another doctor’s version of keeping it together. Different opinions can sometimes help. All the best with your treatment.