Return to work

I have been off work for 12 months with breast cancer, had chemo, lumpectomy and radio finished end of May. I’m on herceptin until Dec as part of my active treatment but been given all clear. I’m starting to consider my return to work and slightly apprehensive. Everybody I talk to recommends reduced hours and my employer is willing but I have no idea what hours I might be able to cope with, I usually work full time, does anyone have any recommendations on what hours they tried initially? My fear is I’m not going to know how I feel or cope with until I am back, any advice is appreciated 

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  • Hi there ..

    If it were me, I'd ask to start very gently and see how that go's first ... as I've heard the energy level goes down really quickly after treatments .. even though you may feel fine .. take caution .. after a short while you'll know what to do .. it's easier to increase your hours then knock them down again .. and gradually do more untill you find what's right for you ...  that way your covering your back .. and employer should be happy with that  ... and hopefully everyone will be on board ...

    Good luck... hope it goes well ...  Chrissie x

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  • Hi there ..

    If it were me, I'd ask to start very gently and see how that go's first ... as I've heard the energy level goes down really quickly after treatments .. even though you may feel fine .. take caution .. after a short while you'll know what to do .. it's easier to increase your hours then knock them down again .. and gradually do more untill you find what's right for you ...  that way your covering your back .. and employer should be happy with that  ... and hopefully everyone will be on board ...

    Good luck... hope it goes well ...  Chrissie x

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