Angie, I agree with other posters that don't push hard on when a patient can resume work. How long? There are many variables such as the duration/intensity of treatment, the types of jobs, the patient's willpower,.. and many more. I work as a senior administrator in a secondary school and my career has always been very important to me. I pushed myself very hard in the hope that I could go back to work 2 months after treatment. Unrealistic since my chemo and radiation had been very intensive. Every time I attended my medical appointment, I had to extend my sick leave. I felt so depressed when I had no idea when I could return work. Gradually, I couldn't sleep at night, I lost interest in everything around, I lost my appetite, I lost hope in my life. My attitude became so negative that finally I ended up in the hospital suffering from a severe depression. To cut the long story short, I was back to full time work 7 months post treatment. Be patient.

Karen.