BC, Treatment, and Working?

KellyA · 11-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Hi there,

I teach preschool, and it just so happened that I got my AC in the summer when I was off. But I returned to work for during the rest of my treatments- 12 Taxol, 52 Herceptin, and rads. I had some reconstruction surgery done also. I missed 1 day that entire year to have a surgery. I was tired, but it really wasn't that bad. I also had three young boys at home, and all of their after school activities. It wasn't fun, but it was do-able, and I had alot of help that got me through.

Love, Kelly

LOPSIDED · 11-25-2007, 07:14 PM

i Worked On A Part Time Basis For A Year. When I Had My Mastectomy, I Did Take 4 Weeks Off. I Won't Lie, I Was Exausted. I Was A Bank Teller & On Busy Days I Had A Hard Time Concentrating. I Was Able To Keep My Medical Insurance & Work Part-time Because I Qualified For Short Term Disability. After A Year, I Resigned & Paid The High Price Cobra Insurance. It Was Hard Working & I Had A Lot Of Family Stress (my Father Was In Hospice Care). Shortly After I Resigned I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Tumors-------now I Know Why Working Became Impossible. I Applaud The Amazing Women Who Are Working. I Do Think It Has Its Benefits. I Have Been Home Almost A Year Receiving Social Security Disability. I Feel I Will Be Able To Return To Work Part-time But Not At My Old Job. They Told Me Once You Resign On Long-term Disability They Do Not Hold Your Job. I Have Felt Very Isolated The Past Year. Its The First Time I Didn't Have A Job Since I Was 18. I Needed The Rest And Feel Everything Happened The Way It Was Suppose Too, Good Luck In Whatever You Decide For Yourself.