Hi,
I am 44 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer 19/10/20. I have had surgery, 2 lumpectomy's and fat from my back was used to build me back up, I also had 5 nodes removed, one being the sentinel node. I am happy to say that all is well, they are confident that everything has been removed and my nods are clear. I currently have one breast facing forward and one facing to the left which I know is all part of the healing process so I am trying not to be too worried about it. I will be starting radiotherapy soon, I have a telephone appointment on 5th January, not really sure what to expect on the call but I am learning to just go with things. I have been off work since 02nd December which was the day of my surgery and had a 28 day review of my absence yesterday which has left me very anxious. I was asked if I could return to work even just for a few hours per day even though I have a fit note from my GP until March, I said I didn't feel able to work but I feel like a fraud now. I was working from home prior to my surgery as I was isolating and I am now feeling pressured into working. I was also acting as a manager for at least the last 2 years and being paid an extra allowance for this, I was told yesterday that this will stop as I have been off sick for one month from 01st January so I feel I am being punished for been sick.
Has anyone else had anything like this please?
