Working during treatment
Hi ladies. I'm hoping someone can help with my questions. I'm newly diagnosed with invasive lobular bc and have yet to see the specialist. I've been reading heaps of stories from everyone and I know e...
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Hi Tanya,
I work from home too. I'm an accountant and both of my diagnoses have come right at the start of my busiest period!! Always the way, isn't it?! Anyway, I did manage to work through my chemo. It wasn't always easy and I didn't always feel that great but I did it. I would have my chemo on a Wednesday and then take the rest of the week off, including the weekend. By the Monday I was fine to be working. I was definitely more tired than normal though so you have to be careful not to overdo it. I only have 2 children and that's busy enough so not sure how you will go with coping with everything and 4 kids!
Good luck and make sure that you take some time out for you. I know its hard when you don't get paid if you don't work but you need to be well again for your family and yourself.
Louise x