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kaza
kaza Member Posts: 284
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer


Hi i was dx Oct 09, grade stage one breast cancer mastectomy left, hormone therapy....i work nights, was working nights when dx, as i am on my own have to earn enough to pay bills etc...i do worry if i am tiring my body, i worry about the cancer returning as working nights does increase risk. kaza

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  • Lucy2941
    Lucy2941 Member Posts: 6
    edited November 2013


    Hi kaza


    I too have worked the night shift for over 15 years. I was dx in April of this year and have just finished chemo. I will be meeting with my work supervisor soon and will be requesting that I work either day or evening shifts. Night shift does take a toll on your body. The extra money is nice, but my health is more important. So, I will make the change and do my best. I have been through too much to let anything keep me from becoming and staying as healthy as I can. Good luck to you!

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  • jhawk78
    jhawk78 Member Posts: 17
    edited November 2013


    Hi kaza and Lucy2941 - I also work nights..for the last 7.5 years. After the 1st of the year I am switching to the day shift. Unfortunately I love a lot of aspects the nightshift work provides, but feel it has taken a toll on me, too. I also understand about the decrease in pay. Wish you both the best.

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  • kaza
    kaza Member Posts: 284
    edited November 2013


    Hi Lucy2941 ihawk78.......i am pleased you are both looking to change to day shifts, i am seriously looking to change to days, so difficult , but need to think of ourselves now and to staying healthy, lets keep in touch and update each other with our progress xx

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