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Short term sick leave around chemo

Styles100
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Hi there,

I’ve already had 6 cycles of EC chemo and now on chemo tablets and back to working 34 hours a week.

I may need to start IV chemo again and am wondering if anyone has experience of having ‘pre-planned’ sick leave around each chemo session? I was off work for 7 months last time but I’m hoping to be well enough with 5-7 days of each session to work again (clerical work from home).

Anyone been able to do something like this?

Thanks

  • Hey Styles,

    I'm glad to hear you're back at work and I hope your chemo is going well.

    I hope this information I've found about work and cancer will help you figure out what to do, but hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position when having their cancer treatment will be along soon to offer their thoughts and advice.

    If you haven't done so already, it may be worth talking to your manager and/or HR to find out what adjustments can be put in place to make this possible. 

    You can also have a quick chat about this with one of our nurses on 0808 800 4040. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they'll do all they can to help.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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