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Jacksonville, FL

I start treatment next month, my co did say I can work remote most of the time and take FMLA for Dr appts. I am eligible for short and long-term disability. I don't want to because burden on my co workers. I am eligible for Social Security in Feb. Just wanted to work longer

December 28, 2025
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Members shared deeply personal perspectives on whether to continue working during cancer treatment, with experiences ranging widely based on... Read more

Members shared deeply personal perspectives on whether to continue working during cancer treatment, with experiences ranging widely based on job type, treatment intensity, and financial circumstances. Several members described successfully working remotely or using FMLA intermittently, though many emphasized how exhausting it was and noted that fatigue can persist for years after treatment, while others shared that their treatment left them too drained to work for months and they relied on disability benefits. A recurring theme was that the decision is intensely personal and depends on both financial necessity and physical capacity, with members encouraging the original poster to take advantage of remote work options while they're available, explore Social Security and Medicare timing carefully, and above all trust their own body and give themselves grace throughout the journey.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

YES, I went to work full time while receiving treatment and going to and from medical appointments that I had flying under the radar, so nobody knew and when my coworkers found out, they were all aghast because "you look fine" and yes, if you watch me closely enough, you'll notice that I never use my right arm and hand because of my disability of cerebral palsy from birth, which is why I have a disability handicap placard for my car and because I choose to work doesn't mean that I do not get illnesses that warrants seeing a doctor at a hospital.

December 29, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thank you all for your input. I so greatly appreciate it!!

December 29, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

My treatment with chemo didn't make me sick just took alot of my go out of me. I stopped working when I was diagnosed as being a caregiver I knew I couldn't help like I wanted to. My strength needs to get better in my legs so I can go walk in the sand in February.
Wishing good vibes to you, I pray for us all!

December 28, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I was lucky, after cancer came back, 2yrs and 10 mo. late. I had a heart attack and heart failure, called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, caused from stress. I could only do Radiation so had 30 treatments and had absolutely NO side effects. I work from home as a Medicare Specialist selling Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement Plans. I was able to get my work done daily and felt great.
I can't imagine having chemo or any treatment that made me sick. I pray for those of you that experience this. May you have peace and improved health for the New Year. Keep the faith, be positive, never give up, there is always HOPE.
Blessings πŸ€—πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’œβœοΈ

December 28, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I essentially work for myself. I tried to do some light physical labor stuff. Just a couple hours of that drained me for at least a week. Thay was between treatments. Even after I finished treatments, it took me a while. It's been over two years since my last treatment and I still get tired easily. I was told to expect that. I have a friend who is going through Chemo now. She does clerical type stuff. She was in rhe hospital for 2 months due to the lo atuon of the cancer. She stayed home for another 3 months for the initial chemo sessions. Ahe is still receiving chemo but is able to work 2 to 3 days a week for a few hours a day. She's not ba k to full time. She too is very drained after working. I guess the decision to work depends on what type of work you do and how the side effects from the Chemo effect ts you.

December 28, 2025

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