Hi dragunflie
I was diagnosed in March 2012, had a lumpectomy with 20/20 lymph nodes. Had 12 chemo sessions ( 3 FEC and 9 taxol) through to end of August and 30 sessions of radiation which finished beginning of November. I worked about 20-25 hours per week, I was fine. just had a hysterectomy in December.I have taken about 2 weeks off to recover from surgery as I wasn't allowed to drive. It just depends on each individual want you can do.
I lost my hair about the second week after chemo. I was at work pulling my hair and throwing it in the bin. Went home and straight to the hairdresser to which she shaved my hair off. Felt so much better after that, and relieved.
Just do want you want to do, don't be pressured by anyone.
Hope all goes well and just remember - it will all finish and you will get through all this.
Julie xx