Working during chemo

Hi i have breast cancer and positive lymph nodes and i start chemo on 16th april.  I wanted to ask if anyone has been able to continue going to work? My employer have been very supportive and has agreed to extend my sick pay, however i find that my job is a distraction and manages to keep some normality going.  My job is office/desk based.  

  • Be careful in you low immune week, a friend of mine works all the way through and also has a desk job....

    you may well find working helps you.....but do listen to what your body is saying, I'm 4 days post chemo 3 and feel as weak as a kitten today.....xxx

  • Hi I know I had a different kemo to you but I worked in a factory metal fabrication and welding muck everywhere people in and out I worked when I felt OK if under the weather I stayed off.. If you feel OK go to work it does occupy the mind which helps a lot. Good luck best wishes.

    Billy

    P.s try to keep clear of anybody with a cold etc.