Newly diagnosed

Hi DogMad86. I myself have a different cancer but I can fully empathise with that. Cancer was the very last thing that crossed my mind when my GP referred me.

I'm also retired so didn't have any work impact to think about. It's good to hear your direct manager was positive, hopefully your team will be too. It's strange the way the "C" word has an effect on people. Some can smother you, others don't seem to be able to handle it and drift away. The good thing is by joining this forum you'll be able to connect emotionally and get support from the members here. It's only us who've been here know exactly what you're going through as we've been there too.

Hope the meeting goes well and good luck with the chemo starting next week.

Big hugs to you, B x

Thank you, was a mixed bag and then quite a bit of silence. So many practical elements to sort before I take my leave which seems inevitable before next week. Has anybody worked during chemo treatment? 

Thanks

Hello. Difficult question! I have a different type of cancer, a blood cancer. Had initial chemo which involved six cycles 3 weeks apart. I worked through most of that apart from treatment days and perhaps few days after. Fatigue was hard and emotions unsteady and got harder through cycles. You will be able to tell if you are up for work. Mine wasnt physical work. 

That failed and then had stem cell transplant. Much stronger chemo and three months wiped out and not really back at work for another two after that. Was working again pretty normally after 5 months.

Hope that helps!

Mike