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StrongCoffee
5 years agoMember
How long from being told you need Chemo to starting treatment?
Hi, I'm still in 'the waiting place' and trying to give myself some idea of what may be ahead. I'm waiting on EndoPredict results to help determine if I will have Chemo. It appears that my onc appo...
StrongCoffee
5 years agoMember
I got confirmation that my appointment has been pushed back to Friday as the results aren't back yet.
Decided to take another week off work. My boss was fine with that and the teacher who has already been filling in is available. I'd possibly be ok back next week but would be so sore and tired by the end of each day, a bit more rest won't hurt.
That way if I do find out I need chemo then I should have some time to get things sorted first. The onc said they try to do it on Fridays for people who work.
Not even crossing the whole 'can I work through chemo' bridge until I know if I'm having it or not!
Decided to take another week off work. My boss was fine with that and the teacher who has already been filling in is available. I'd possibly be ok back next week but would be so sore and tired by the end of each day, a bit more rest won't hurt.
That way if I do find out I need chemo then I should have some time to get things sorted first. The onc said they try to do it on Fridays for people who work.
Not even crossing the whole 'can I work through chemo' bridge until I know if I'm having it or not!