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kiwipoo's avatar
kiwipoo
Member
5 months ago

Any swimming instructors here? Did you work through chemo?

Hi everyone 

I'm working as a casual swim instructor, I've been out of work since surgery and I was thinking if any of you continued teaching during chemo? I am afraid of getting sick since my immunity would be compromise and I teach young kids. But I also have two toddlers that go to daycare so maybe the germs might already be at home.

Am I crazy to think about going back to the pool to teach?

Is it worth it? What do I do? I have yet to commit for another term of teaching cause I'm unsure how I'll be. Feeling a little lost about work. I'm also studying full time for my Masters.

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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    3 months ago

    Hi kiwipoo​ , I hope you are going OK with your chemo xx

    I am guessing you would have been advised by your chemo team to not do the swim lessons during chemo, as winter-spring​ mentioned, due to infection risk.  Plus - the chance of catching bugs (cold/flu) from them too .... you don't want any of those when going thru chemo. xx

    Take care & wishing you the best for your continuing treatment xx

  • winter-spring's avatar
    winter-spring
    Member
    3 months ago

    Sorry to see nobody has replied. What did you decide to do? And what did your oncologist recommend or suggest?

    In my patient handouts I was given it said to avoid jacuzzis and saunas due to infection risk. 

    I hope everything is working out for you!