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Medical Video: Addressing Facts and Fears in the Face of Breast Cancer
Actually, cancer diagnosis or breast cancer treatment does not need to be notified to the boss or coworkers as long as it does not interfere with work. Discussing health in the work environment will only cause a lot of questions from your boss or coworkers and have an impact on work productivity. Many questions from superiors and coworkers will also appear when they know that you will be a lot of "skipping" because you have to undergo treatment.
Some cancer sufferers will decide to notify some colleagues or superiors, or just tell their closest colleagues who are willing to share work responsibilities. The decision to inform an office person depends on what makes you comfortable. So what is the best way to tell them?
It should also be remembered that each person will react differently. There will be many colleagues who support but some will actually feel uncomfortable when discussing this issue.
Patient comfort is the most important thing so do the things that are most appropriate. Here are some things that can be done to make the discussion easier.
- Make a comfortable atmosphere of conversation.
- Talk to coworkers in small groups first like one to three people to make the discussion easier.
- Assure the group that you remain committed to the work. Also explain that you will do a good job. You can ask someone to handle your tasks when you are unable to work, and let them know that you will continue when you are back.
- Do not be afraid to ask for help and understanding from colleagues. Explain that you have flexibility in the schedule and time that will be enough to support the work being undertaken.
- It is likely that coworkers will ask a few questions that show that they care and are willing to help. Colleagues may ask many questions and this needs to be addressed as a form of appreciation for the attention of coworkers. But also explain that you want to focus on work. So, set aside a special time to answer all their curiosity.
- Discuss the possibilities that will occur on your appearance while undergoing chemotherapy such as experiencing hair loss.
