Agreed - it's a nerve wracking experience and an emotional rollercoaster.

I am 26 and very early in my career. I’ve been taking days off for appointments and the odd day here and there. So just don’t want to look bad. An emotional rollercoaster is an understatement!! I think I just need to take some time off to really wrap my head around it and what’s ahead etc. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, especially for someone you don’t know, I really appreciate it! 

Goodness - you're far too young to have cancer. I'm so sorry.

Whatever you do, make sure you're fit before the surgery as you will have a better recovery.

Wishing you all the best and hope everything works out well for you.

Like you I ended up taking time off from work before my surgery date because work was to much for me. I also have long Covid as well as melanoma and had to stop work because I was not managing and wanted to be in the best possible condition before surgery and the gp argreed. I was off for about a month before my surgery but when I went off did not have a date. Had my surgery last week and now recovering at my parents house not sure when I will be back to work.

Thank you for letting me know you were in the same boat before surgery, it is really reassuring! I’m so sorry you are going through all of that but glad that you have had your surgery now and recovering.