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Melanoma

Hi all , I was diagnosed with stage 3B melanoma in May after 2,surgeries I still have days where I'm exhausted , my melanoma required a wide local incision then the next week a complete axillary lymph node dissection I now have a post op infection that isn't responding to antibiotic.

I told work 2 weeks ago I would return 8/3, I'm worried now that this will set me further back from returning to work , along with that i am entering a clinical trial for melanoma and it requires one day a week , I haven't been there long enough for FMLA but was there long enough to collect short term disability . I need to approach HR this week and although they have been supportive I'm not sure how they will feel about 4 days a week, I know other providers do 4 days a week but I don't want too feel like I'm asking for a favor

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    Can't hurt to ask, and considering the circumstances I hope they grant your request.

    Bless your heart, I wish you healing and good health!

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    I honestly can't imagine a person/persons with any compassion and understanding would consider this a favor. I think this would be a very reasonable accommodation given what's going on with your current health situation. I hope you work for caring people and that they are able to work around this for you. I also hope things go very well and you receive great results from your treatments. Best thoughts with you!

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    I certainly hope they will accomodate your needs. Best of luck with your treatment!

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    I think you are being very generous and sincere by offering them 4 days per week. Your health and recovery have to come first. Best wishes for a full recovery.

    One of the NPs I work with - her daughter was 2 years old, diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, had wide resection, groin lymp node resection which was positive and recently celebrated her 10th birthday!

    Take care of yourself

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    Thank you all for the encouragement , this has been devastating for me, I was never a sunbather, or used a tanning bed, have a dark complexion , dark hair and eyes, and was shocked. I've cried , yelled and was angry, im past that just determined to move on , I don't want people feeling sorry for me. I won't let people feel sorry for me , I plan on returning and if people ask why ( my close co workers know ), I'll tell them . Im going back with a positive attitude and if I find I can't do it all I'll be honest rather than jeopardize care . Again thanks

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    I would ask. I hope they will accommodate you. My best wishes to you for your healing and health.

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    I spoke with them today and they are more than happy to have me return 4 days a week

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