I was diagnosed at the end if June. Surgery and now coming to the end of 24 radiotherapy treatments. I have kept working part time until this week. I was tired and quite stressed by trying to keep everything going. A bit sore, a bit tender but otherwise no major problems compared with other ladies on this site. To be honest as I am not completely on my knees I’m feeling guilty about being off as I know the cancer I had( for it has gone) was not as bad as others. Anyone else in this boat?
Hi Dorothy, welcome to the BCC forums
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Take care
Lucy BCC
Hi Dorothy
I have just started 3 weeks of rads and had wle and snb early September. Like you I have had minimal time off work, 2 weeks after surgery and doing half days during rads. I also have feelings of guilt if I take time off for anything but if at the end of rads I’m not feeling good then I will take the time of an not feel guilty about it!
We’ve all been through a lot, emotionally as well as physically and we need time to recover.
As one of my work friends said, this place isn’t going to give you a medal for turning up if you’re not feeling fit!
Take care
Mary