Hi,
I was first diagnosed with Bladder cancer 2008 3 stage 3's tumours, mitomycin at first and then 3 re-occurrences up till 2012 and a 6 week course of BCG then 6 monthly, yearly and finally given the all clear in late 2019. Was 48 back then, Roll on the year's and 2023 just when I'm thinking of slowing down and going part time it's back diagnosed in March 2023 just when a big shake up at work and was made redundant. Don't get me wrong It was time to start slowing down at post 60 however I didn't mean to put a full stop on work. Now on the 3 year BCG treatment and it is knocking me for 6. Into hospital every 3 months for cystoscopies under G/A which I worry about each time and then the BCG treatment in absolute pain for 2-3 days peeing scabs/ blood and general discomfort. Am tired/ struggle to have any energy and just not able to consider a full time job. Would like to do something part time but again get the occasional need for urgency to go to loo.
What do people do for work, went to the job centre to try and make a claim for JSA. I have never made a claim before and been in my last job for 25+ years they basically threw me out of the door when I said I couldn't do 35+ hours. I went in looking for something part-time, they told me to get a fit for work note! What's peoples experiences in claiming any benefits and or working?
Hi GrahamY . It may be helpful if you call the Mac support line. They have financial advisors on hand who could let you know what you may be entitled to. Open till 8pm seven days a week on 0808 808 0000. Best wishes.
