Whether you can continue work, school, and other activities depends on your treatment and how it affects you. For some treatments, a hospital stay of one or more weeks is needed, but most people are able to continue working during treatment. You might be able to schedule your treatments late in the day or right before the weekend so that they interfere with work as little as possible. If your chemotherapy makes you tired, try to adjust your work schedule for a while. You may be able to arrange a part-time schedule or work at home. Federal and state laws may require some employers to allow you to work a flexible schedule during your treatment. To find out more about your rights as an employee, call your local American Cancer Society office or our toll-free number at 1-800-ACS-2345, or email us by clicking on the “contact us” button at www.cancer.org. You may also find out about employment-related rights by contacting your congressional or state representatives.