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Barbara H. · 07-02-2007, 09:27 AM

Everyone responds differently to treatment and therefore working during chemo is not always possible. Teaching can also be quite exhausting and there are times it is next to impossible to leave the classroom to go to the bathroom. However, for me teaching has helped me to focus beyond my cancer and keep me occupied with other thoughts and interests. Yes, there have been days on cold dark winter mornings when it is difficult to get out of bed at 5:45, but in the end it has been worth it for me.

Every employer is different about how they treat cancer patients. My school hired a teacher who had just finished treatment for colon cancer. That was ten years ago and she remains very productive and is currently NED. If you feel you can be productive in a new job and have a lot to offer to a new organization, I would consider applying for a new job if you feel the fit is right. Nevertheless, I think it is impossible to find a job where everything is the way we want it to be. If you feel that your illness will not affect your job, you should not have to report it.

Best wishes and good luck with your decisions.

Barbara H.

07-02-2007, 09:27 AM	#5
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	For those who wish to work!! Everyone responds differently to treatment and therefore working during chemo is not always possible. Teaching can also be quite exhausting and there are times it is next to impossible to leave the classroom to go to the bathroom. However, for me teaching has helped me to focus beyond my cancer and keep me occupied with other thoughts and interests. Yes, there have been days on cold dark winter mornings when it is difficult to get out of bed at 5:45, but in the end it has been worth it for me. Every employer is different about how they treat cancer patients. My school hired a teacher who had just finished treatment for colon cancer. That was ten years ago and she remains very productive and is currently NED. If you feel you can be productive in a new job and have a lot to offer to a new organization, I would consider applying for a new job if you feel the fit is right. Nevertheless, I think it is impossible to find a job where everything is the way we want it to be. If you feel that your illness will not affect your job, you should not have to report it. Best wishes and good luck with your decisions. Barbara H.