Recovery time after op - how much time will I need off work after having a small tumour and lymph nodes removed?

I would be grateful  on advice  as to how much time I should need off work after removal of a small tumor and some lymph nodes.   I am waiting for the results of that and an appointment for radiotherapy I was given  a 2 week standard sick note and informed that I need to contact my GP for anything else. My friend  who has been through it herself,  was extremely shocked that it was only 2 weeks.  Also  a member of staff in hospital said that I should take longer to recover properly.  May I ask what was right for anyone in a similar situation?

Many thanks.

  • Hi suz

    You really need to get advice from the surgical team. It depends where the surgical site is type of surgery, how old you are how fit you are. Same with the radiotherapy its easy at first but gets harder as you get to the end. Wishing you a speedy recovery and sucessful treatment.

    Ed