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zipcode
zipcode Member Posts: 7
edited June 2014 in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Is anyone never going back to work with doctors ok with triple negitive

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited December 2009

    Going back? I never stopped.  I also have never heard of anyone being told because they were triple neg not to work.  There are many Stage IV girls on board triple neg or not that have continued to work. 

    Linda

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  • zipcode
    zipcode Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2009

    Did u stay at work because  finacially u needed, or insurance reasons.My Dr asks do you want to ?

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited December 2009

    I stayed because I was feeling fine and yes, I financially needed to, but would have continued on for my sanity sake, even if I did not need to support myself and my granddaughter.  I think I would have probably given into my severe fear over this triple neg diagnose, so being at work for the past 10 months of all my surgeries and treatments has really helped my mindset.  I am finished with all my therapy and of course, the new fear of "no more treatment" climbs to the surface often, but am trying to keep it down!  So far so good, but I don't think I will ever have "serenity" again, to be honest.  Good luck to you.

    Linda 

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  • zipcode
    zipcode Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2009

    I think u are right for sanity sake.Ive been out over a year its tough thinking about going back,but it is better to keep your mind off it.Happy Hoildays to u and your granddaughter

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2009

    My wife is on temp. disability now. She just needs a few weeks to rest and to take care of herself.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited December 2009

    I've been out for the last 6 months for surgery and chemo, as chemo SE's have not been kind to me.  However, I have worked some from home and have stayed connected and will be going back to work in the next few weeks - for which I am looking forward to.  

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  • Jane_Stevenson
    Jane_Stevenson Member Posts: 7
    edited December 2009

    I am also a triple negative and have not quit work.  I have a missed a couple of days - but continue to work and will continue to work through radiation.  No one ever told me to quit work.  I think I would have gone out of mind if I did not work.

    Gramma Jane

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  • kmartin
    kmartin Member Posts: 78
    edited December 2009

    I worked very part time in the midst of chemo...then back FT during RT.

    I really would have been a wreck without the mental diversion of work.

    Kathy

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited December 2009

    Thank you so much, Zipcode - and I wish you beautiful holidays too!

    Linda

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  • Kim_888
    Kim_888 Member Posts: 61
    edited January 2010

    I left work one year after my recurrence diagnosis and while undergoing treatment.  I've been off for one year now and unless I experience a complete remission, I will not go back to work even if only 39..  It is not that I am lazy by any means.  I've enjoyed a fantastic career for the last 16 years, and its been an adjustment to not have that career anymore.  However, I've now had cancer three times, undergone 29 surgeries since 1988, and have ridden a health roller coaster my whole adult life---I am taking a deserved break.  

    In '08, I applied for SS benefits and received a positive determination in 4 weeks! That was scary.  Plus, I had elected voluntary long term disability coverage as part of my benefits package. I'll receive those funds too until age 65.    Financially, I won't be vacationing on the Riviera any time soon, but I can live off these funds. 

    Could I work again in my career?  Probably.  Can I be as great at is as I was before?  Probably not.  My health fluctuates between good days and bad days.   I've worked hard all my life (started selling Avon at 13) and it is time to take a break and smell the roses.   I'm thankful for having the ability to do so.  Less stress has been helpful to my treatment process.

    To each his own, but I'm not going back to a full time career.   

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  • Scoobydoo
    Scoobydoo Member Posts: 499
    edited January 2010

    I have been out of work for approx 4 months.  I will return during radiation but have plenty of leave available if I need to during rads.  I look forward to going back to work.

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  • chumfry
    chumfry Member Posts: 642
    edited January 2010

    If I were diagnosed with mets, I probably would look into SS disability and quit working. But not just because I've had TN BC twice. I worked part-time during treatment, and I'm feeling fine post-treatment. There's also the health insurance coverage to worry about, since my husband and I are covered through my job.

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  • wayover20
    wayover20 Member Posts: 445
    edited January 2010

    Dang it I'm trying so hard to get back to work!!   Trip neg has nothing to do with work or not it's CAN you.  My doc would sign me to return in a snap.  My problem still is the effects of radiation to my lt hip and right knee for mets.  Last treatments were in October and the main side effect is stiffness and still some slight aches, but the stiffness is what I'm working on.  If I had a desk job I would have returned already but as a nurse I have to be on my feet at least 8 hours a day.  The other thing I'm concerned with is that the bone doctor said for up to 6 months after radiation there is still a risk of fracture if you "overdo" it since the bones are still healing, so I"m taking it easy, walking slow and looking forward to getting back in the workforce.

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