I’m a primary school teacher. I had a lumpectomy on 2nd August and recovered during the holidays. I’m now on the chemo train with that to finish in in early February with 5 radiotherapy sessions to do 4-6 weeks after chemo.
Im planning on returning to work after Easter to complete the summer term. My partner and I have been talking about taking a short holiday to the Canaries after my radiotherapy has finished and I’m okayed by my oncologist. It’s keeping me going and giving me something to look forward. Obviously I will be sensible and take precautions with the sun etc.
I just feel terribly guilty that I’d be on holiday whilst on sick leave but, on the other hand I’ve just spent what would have been October half term at home getting over a chemo cycle. Christmas, February half term will also be similar.
Tell me to be selfish and just go.
Ive worked as a teacher for 24 years with very little time off. I think this would help me immensely but the guilt is real.