Can I realistically think of this new job?

LtotheK

Hi friends, I've been mulling this over and torturing myself...only to remember that I'll get the most sane advice here.  

I have been offered a job overseas.  The country has excellent health care, but I've chosen to keep my medical team here.  

I am extremely anxious and feel very trapped. I have an breast MRI and pelvic ultrasound for an ovarian cyst and fibroids (compliments of Tamox) this summer, and it is making me incredibly anxious to imagine doing those tests, the improbability they won't lead to biopsy, and getting through the summer in one piece.  I am wanted at the new job August 12.

Has anyone else been through something similar?  Am I crazy to consider this two years out from my cancer treatment?  I got chemo, radiation, and am currently on Tamoxifen, and am doing well but still see my onc 3x a year and boy do they love to test me. 

proudtospin

Wow, big decision.  If it were me, I would be in my onco's office for a heart to heart with her and getting her opinion.  If the country has good health care, then go for it.  If you can get some of the testing done sooner to ease your mind, I definitely would do so.

 Discuss with your team and best of luck

DeborahC

I have done it.  I was a few more years out than you (about 4).  I don't know how far away you are moving - I came home every 6 months to see my doctors at home.  My son then developed a serious condition and I fully immersed myself in the local health care (in the UK) and had great care.   Changing health care is one of the scary things about living overseas but I wouldn't trade my years in the UK for anything.