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Nadi
10 years agoMember
Great to be back at work before chemo
Hi Ladies
Can't believe how good it was to go back to work today just two and a half weeks after surgery. I am awaiting a date for chemo to begin and I would go crazy just sitting at home waiting f...
lrb_03
10 years agoMember
Hi Nadine. I worked through chemo, working only 3 days per week. It was tough at times, but my workplace was extremely supportive. I did need sick leave at times, but not too much.
i was keen to keep some normality in my life, & as you said, get out of the cancer bubble for a while. I think working actually helped in way, as it distracted me for a portion of my time from that bubble.
i had chemo first, then surgery, & have also returned to work today, 4 weeks after my surgery. It felt good to be back.
Take care, Lyn