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Returning to work and finding the new normal
Hi all, I was diagnosed with stage 2 IDC, ER and PR positive in January last year (2025). I had 2 lumpectomies followed by a mastectomy, then chemo and radiation. Radiation finished in October and now I'm on Tamoxifen. I've been off work since right before my mastectomy (thanks income protection insurance!), and I'm planning to return to work in a month's time. By that time I will have been away from work for just about 12 months. I'll be doing a phased return to work, I work for a large organisation and my employer is very supportive. I'm really nervous about returning to work. My job is pretty mentally demanding and can be stressful with pressure and tight deadlines. I'm really worried that my brain fog won't allow me to do my job effectively. I know I'm not going to be able to multitask at all. I don't feel like the same person I was a year ago and I'm concerned I won't be able to cope, that I'll embarrass myself and damage my reputation. Has anyone else had a similar experience with a positive outcome to give me some hope? Or any advice about managing brain fog and a demanding job? TIA Bec :x
Daisymoo
5 days ago Place Living with breast cancer
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