Breast Cancer and Your Job

The impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on work life can vary from person to person. For some people, the effect is minimal. You may have an understanding supervisor, a flexible schedule, and an encouraging team to support you through treatment. For others, there might be some questions about how to manage work and treatment: What do I tell my boss? Should I take time off from work for treatment? How will I pay the bills?

This section offers ways to manage the emotional, physical, and legal aspects of balancing your job and your treatment:

• Telling Your Boss and Co-workers about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• Working During Treatment
• Taking Time Off Work for Treatment
• Self-employed and In Treatment
• Looking for a New Job
• Recognizing and Responding to Discrimination at Work

See our September 2007 Ask-the-Expert Online Conference on Working During Treatment for more information on balancing your job and treatment.