**APRIL & MAY 2021 BREAST CANCER CHEMO**

A huge weight was lifted when he agreed to furlough.

I was off work for 13 weeks last summer, different illness) so if I was on SSP now I'd only get 13 weeks then have to go on benefits.... This way I get close to a year off if I need it. The SSP resets to 26 weeks a year after I returned to work last year x

Thank you, I found this really useful, especially the chemo aids shopping list

I had my hair shaved off once it started to come out - and felt much better once it had all gone. It went quite quickly and even though I knew it would happen I did find it quite upsetting. That was 2 months ago and it doesn't bother me at all now.

There's a really helpful charity - Cancer hair care who do workshops and have lots of phone and online support.

I've found Deresina headwear online sell lots of nice headwear (very comfy sleep hats - it's cold at night!). Plus a company called Osvyo available on Amazon - a few slightly different, stylish comfy jersey hats.

Good luck with it all and do message me if you have any hair queries!!

Xxx

Just s thought for you, but you might ask to be kept on furlough if thst's more beneficial than sick pay.  The Gov rules allow anyone who is CEV (clinically extremely vulnerable) and who cannot return to work to remain on furlough even though shielding has officially stopped. 

Hi Steph could you do same for May please and allow April to fade Thanks 

I did this, I was told by my manager that they would not continue to Furlough me because of ill health but I went above her to higher management and am now furloughed until my treatment ends. 

Hi Dclem4 hope your coping ok and keeping well .

Ive posted to Steph at mac to Iniate a May thread so look out for it .  April should then fade making it easier for everyone to follow

Thanks Northerner Margaret for doing that, will keep a lookout for May chemo thread. 
#5 done and managing to cope reasonably well...day at a time

denise x 

This might be a useful link as it describes that employers are allowed to furlough those who are CEV even though shielding has atopped

Hi all,

A bit of my tooth fell out last night and I’m really worried. Anyone had this? We’re you able to get it fixed mid cycle? I really don’t want any more delays to treatment but obviously worried about infection. I went to the dentist before I started and got everything checked.

Ill try calling today, but from what the dentist said before I started treatment they aren’t keen to see me.

Ruby xx