But issues such as finances and job security often require you to do just that. According to the November issue of Mayo Clinic Women s HealthSource, going back to work during or after cancer treatment can be a difficult step but ultimately a beneficial one. It may give you something to think about besides your health, help you to feel more in control and keep you connected to people who care about you.
Careful preparation is the key to making the return to work successful.
First, you must determine whether you re up to the demands of work. Physical and emotional responses to cancer vary greatly with each individual, the type of cancer and its treatment. Any return to work also should be cleared by a physician. Following are some common issues that may affect a return to work after cancer, along with tips of how to cope with them. One of the most prominent physical complaints related to cancer is profound fatigue.