Content Overview
- Summary
- Impact of Colorectal Cancer On The Workplace
- Seek Advice
- Be Cautious Before Telling About Your Diagnosis
- Schedule Tests and Treatment Schedules 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
- If Your Work Requires A Lot Of Physical Effort
- Plan For The Future
Colorectal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed: At Work (Stages 2, 3, 4)
Schedule Tests and Treatment Schedules To Accommodate Work
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To the extent that you can, schedule appointments for tests and treatments so the least amount of work is lost. For example:
- Schedule appointments in the morning before work begins, in the evening after work, or during lunch breaks.
- Schedule once-a-week chemotherapy for the day that means you will feel your worst on a day off. For example, if your worst day is the day after treatment, schedule treatment for Friday afternoon so you have the weekend to recuperate. If the worst days are 2 to 3 days after treatment, schedule your treatment for Wednesday or Thursday.
- If you need surgery that will require substantial time off, try to schedule it for a slow period at work. If you can, use sick leave or vacation time so you will continue to be paid and will also receive full benefits. (It is preferable to schedule surgery for early in the week and not just before a holiday in case there are complications. Hospitals tend to not be fully staffed during weekends or on holidays.)
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