Taking Time off Work: You may need to take time off work during treatment or at times when symptoms may emerge or worsen. This may have a financial impact on your life. If you do need to take an extended period off work, it may help to contact an independent financial advisor for suggestions on the best course of action. If you have private insurance such as income protection cover, mortgage protection or critical illness cover, we recommend getting independent advice before contacting your insurance company to begin making a claim. It can also be useful to talk to your manager about what you would like to happen while you are away. You might prefer to forget about work completely while you focus on your treatment or deal with symptom management, or you might appreciate the odd email letting you know any news. Some people choose to visit work a few times while they are away to keep in touch and to get prepared before returning to work. Working During Treatment: Depending on the type of treatment you have, and the type of work you do, you might decide to keep working – especially if you’re self-employed. Equally, you may decide you would rather not tell people at work. Some people find this is a useful way to cope because it helps this area of your life to feel more normal. If your symptoms or side effects increase, however, it may become more difficult to keep your illness to yourself.
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