Content Overview
- Summary
- Be Cautious Before Telling About Your Diagnosis
- If Your Job Requires A Lot Of Physical Effort
- Impact Of Colorectal Cancer On The Workplace
- Seek Advice
- Schedule Tests and Treatments To Accommodate Work
- Revise Your Work Schedule
- Plan Before You Take Days Or Weeks Off
- How To Request An Accommodation At Work
- Take Practical Steps Now In Case Of Future Discrimination
- Review and Maximize Employer Benefits
- Plan For The Future
Colorectal Cancer: At Work
Seek Advice
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You do not have to reinvent the wheel of wondering what a person who works for your particular employer should know or do.
If you do not already have one, look for an advisor at work who understands your situation, can help you make decisions, and who will keep your discussions confidential. The document in "To Learn More" describes what to look for in an advisor. In addition to discussing the general question of who to tell, also discuss how much to tell and requesting time off.
Look for other men and women in your workplace who have had colorectal cancer. Ask them about their experiences in the workplace. Remind them that you haven't told anyone yet and want to keep this confidential.
Speak with a social worker at the cancer center where you will receive your treatment. He or she may have some practical tips - including experiences they know about that happened to other people who work for your particular employer.
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