Eee Rileyroo 

back t work after 2 wks what a star! Brill advice to go back on a phased return if possible.  Certainly something I would have done if I was still working. 

Take care me dear

Sandra x

Whhhaaattt!

Yr boss sounds a G*t! He thinks he has empathy with your situation cos his sister has been through it - what a load of!

Bless, not everyone has a place of work that is as supportive as it can be. I hope you didn’t  feel bullied into working and you were actually wanting to go back (some people prefer to go to work ASAP because they want to keep their minds busy and or feel the need to get back to a “normal” routine. 

Take care

Sandra x

It was him that insisted that I did the phased return. He didn't think I should have gone back when I did, he thought it was too early. 

It was him that insisted that I did the phased return. He didn't think I should have gone back when I did, he thought it was too early. 

Going back when I did was my decision. My immediate bosses had been told to back off, neither of them have much by way of people skills so I've only dealt with the manager. Luckily or not, depending on where you stand, our top bossed wife is in treatment for breast

cancer as well so there's a fair bit of experience around at the moment. 

Whaaaaat.... a good man lol. 

I’ll get off my high horse and walk away like a cowboy:-)

Sandra x

Wouldn't quite go as far as that. He's a prat in other ways. Discretion isn't something he's very good at but it can be quite funny when he starts on about some of the people around the office. 

Well if he steps out of order I can easily saddle on up back on my high horse for you;-)

Sandra x

I think cancer is very individualistic as is our DNA- every single person reacts differently so to expect you to have same response as others is so wrong. So many cases I read where due to tiredness and physical exertion of working, life, etc. the cancer has returned. It costs an organisation to pay out sick pay so in these times of austerity  - need I say more? I think that is unfair treatment. My post was being made junior and at first I had asked to take it as wanted to continue working - told will be fine couple of weeks after op. Let's just say my line manager's treatment of me working from home (when its never been an issue before) certainly made the decision for me to take redundancy. To be honest I really don't think anyone understands how you feel but you whether it's physically or mentally. I am outraged and feel like coming to your workplace and having a few words!!

It was my decision to go back when I did. I scared the living daylights out of the bcn when I suggested going back on the Monday following surgery on the Wednesday!  She said give it a week, turned out it was two and a half weeks. I think part of it was me saying that I wasn't going to be defeated by cancer, it wasn't going to have me. I'm pig headed like that. 

I'll provide the oats for t'hoss!

How are you finding being at work? I am pig headed too and have a real problem accepting what i have/had. I got told by my consultant that I have to accept what i have and go slow when I said that surely by now I should be much more improved. They painted a very optimistic pic when I went for my pre-surgery appointments . Still i am where i am and it is what it is. At least my nails look great!

I am brave and blase in front of others but have she'd many a tear these past couple of months. Thank God for this site.

Being at work has been the normal for me, getting back to it albeit on slightly reduced hours initally, was my aim. My consultants haven't been much use to be honest. They only seem to look at what is happening now whereas I'm planning a future for me where I can put cancer on the sidelines and start to enjoy life again. I don't think I'll ever put it behind me and that's not necessarily a bad thing; I guess vigilance is the key when dealing with this, I don't want it coming back certainly. 

I agree with you that there is what feels to be a lack of honesty at times when going through treatment and what you can expect at the end of it. I found I could deal with the physical side a lot easier than the emotional and still struggle at times with it.  

Getting my nails done on Monday!

Glad to hear you're getting your nails done! I also am trying desperately to put it on sidelines but my body isn't cooperating with me! Very admirable what you've done by going back so quickly. Keep going!