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