Arizona, My workplace was wonderful at supporting me through cancer treatment, giving me as much time off as I needed but also setting things up so that I could continue to work as I was able.

Even in the midst of the worst of my treatment I taught an online course for my college--but I have to say I was not a timely grader that semester. If I had to do it again, I would probably choose not to do that as it really wasn't all that fair to the students--my mind was so fuzzy at times from everything. Still at the time I really valued having some identity other than "cancer patient" to worry about once in a while!

If you can set things up so your secretary can contribute if she is able but won't need to do so if she is not able, that would be the ideal. Though easier said than done I know.

Nelie