Scheduling Work During Treatment

 

Many people, with their doctors' approval, work during part or all of their cancer treatment. Your decision to work or not to work during treatment is a highly personal one that must take many factors into consideration, including your overall health, any side effects you may be experiencing, your financial situation, the type of work you do and how demanding it is, and your personal preference. You may be reluctant to stop working because it may mean putting your career on hold or losing your position in the workplace.

Going to your job and accomplishing your usual tasks may help distract you from thinking about cancer. What's more, you may simply love your work and/or the routine of going to work and are on friendly terms with co-workers, who can be good sources of support and social interaction.

No matter why you may decide you would like to continue working during treatment, there's a lot to consider, including:

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