Jim, make sure you fully understand how FMLA works. Its a federal program that makes it possible to be out from work for certain long term illnesses.

I was out of work about 4 months each time I got OC. First time was radiation and chemo. Second time 10 months later was surgery but I had complications afterwards. When I returned to work it was only 1/2 days and limited talking. My job is customer service and I couldnt handle talking non stop for 10 hr days. Im now thankfully back to full time but it took a long time and alot of therapy to get back to close to my normal self.

This is something that will take alot out of you. I ended up being hospitalized several times throughout my treatments. I got to a point that I couldnt even walk and was in a wheelchair. The last thing on my mind was working, just getting out of bed was an effort. You cant rush getting better. I wish you the best of luck and an easy time of it. Bottom line is radiation and chemo can kick your butt and there isnt an easy way around it.