York/G

With cancer you are classed as having a disability and as such are protected by law from unscrupulous employers so if they did do something underhand they would definitely suffer financially.

That aside, and I can only speak from personal experience, my employer has been great, really understanding and flexible.  I would hope in this enlightened age that other employers would be equally understanding and recognise that they have a valuable asset that they need to retain and therefore work with you to get a solution that suits both parties.

I have breast cancer and have been undergoing treatment since August,  I have 18 wks sick pay, accrued holidays and then get paid for the hours that I work, I am in a position such that I can work from home and can do so when not in hospital for treatment or feeling pants - so working  c50% of the time.  I also try & pop into the office ( mine is close by) one or 2 times a month.  I find working helps me, stops me getting bored and its good to feel productive, also its a way to keep in touch with work whilst taking months off for this cancer malarkey.

Good luck on your journey 

Sam 

Thanks for your response. Existing employers have to abide by the law but in my case I will be a prospective employee so they could discriminate at the application stage. In short, am I likely to even get through the door?