Hi @lola12 I too am in a senior leadership role and am undergoing chemo (EC 2 weekly for 4 rounds followed by taxol 2 weekly for 4 rounds) then mastectomy and prob diep reconstruction (still need to meet with another set of surgeons after it was confirmed my nipple was involved so not sure of options).
I’ve just had my first EC dose and if I’m honest I don’t think on 2 weekly cycle I could really do much work.
My organisation will allow me to wfh but tbh with the meeting schedule I definitely don’t think I could handle my usual workload (not least because I expect to lose my hair soon). I have put workarounds in place to handle the next few months of general tasks and haven’t made a secret of why I am off but if I feel well enough on second set of chemo may do some strategic planning work with a few close colleagues as part of a phased return to work - I am only due 18 weeks off in total and only half of that fully paid but my work have an appeals process to extend this which I intend to make use of and I also used some of my holidays initially for some time off before chemo.
I’ve had an initial 2 month fit note sign off but my out of the office message is on for 6 months.
Planning wise I’m not sure what else you can do. As we are now classed as disabled in the UK (you might want to listen to Liz ORiordans podcast ‘so now I’ve got breast cancer’ episode on employment rights) there are extra protections in place if you need them.
My workplace has been great but worth knowing your rights in any case.
All the best