Hi Paul

As you’ve got previous experience of living with cancer it may be easier to make your decision. When you are working and you have a weekend away or a holiday it is really enjoyable  because you are getting a break. If you are not working and everyday is a holiday then those breaks can become just another day. Going to work also gives structure to the day / week and keeps some normality to life plus contact with your colleagues is good for you. The money is also helpful to buy whatever you need to keep comfortable, medicines not available on NHS, dentistry, private physiotherapy or alternative treatments, those weekends and holidays. If you can, maybe working 3 days a week is a good compromise, with 4 off to spend on the inevitable hospital visits and with family and friends while your health still allows. I work 3 to 4 hours a day, physical work when I'm able to and paperwork when I'm not so able and nothing at all on those days when fatigue from treatment overwhelms. I find this balance is beneficial for both my mental and physical wellbeing. evaaa makes a really good point on nutrition and the extra time off can allow you to cook decent healthy meals.

Ed 

Hi Paul

As you’ve got previous experience of living with cancer it may be easier to make your decision. When you are working and you have a weekend away or a holiday it is really enjoyable  because you are getting a break. If you are not working and everyday is a holiday then those breaks can become just another day. Going to work also gives structure to the day / week and keeps some normality to life plus contact with your colleagues is good for you. The money is also helpful to buy whatever you need to keep comfortable, medicines not available on NHS, dentistry, private physiotherapy or alternative treatments, those weekends and holidays. If you can, maybe working 3 days a week is a good compromise, with 4 off to spend on the inevitable hospital visits and with family and friends while your health still allows. I work 3 to 4 hours a day, physical work when I'm able to and paperwork when I'm not so able and nothing at all on those days when fatigue from treatment overwhelms. I find this balance is beneficial for both my mental and physical wellbeing. evaaa makes a really good point on nutrition and the extra time off can allow you to cook decent healthy meals.

Ed