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I would only share what you feel comfortable with and only share it with those you trust. You never have to share personal info to anyone at work and sometimes sadly sharing may place you at a disadvantage. I would keep quiet until you are hired and feel as though you can trust those around you. Best of luck to you in your decision may it turn out the best for you!
Heather
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It should not be a problem as it doesn't interfere with your ability to move/perform your job. You never have to tell your employer/future employer about your cancer status if you do not feel comfortable. You may want to mention you had a surgery that made you likely to build up fluid in your arm and you have a special sleeve you must wear. What types of questions have you been asked specifically?
Heather
www.mybreastcanceranswers.com
some helpful links for lymphedema
http://www.mybreastcanceranswers.com/the-latest-and-greatest-news/a-newtool-may-predict-lymphedema-risk-before-symptoms-appear
http://www.mybreastcanceranswers.com/lymphedema/lymphedema

Hi there,

This one is a bit complicated, some people are able to use the Family and Medical Leave Act to take time off in small increments for things like doctors appointments, however if this is a new job and/or the employer is not required to provide FMLA leave this won't be of use to you (or at least not yet, if you want to know more about this law and state laws like it contact the Cancer Legal Resource Center at 1-866-THE-CLRC).

There is also the question of whether you have decided to disclose your cancer diagnosis at all at this new job or whether you are hoping to keep it under wraps and want to be vague about these appointments. Either way, one possibility would be to sit down with your supervisor and explain (either specifically or generally) that you have to go to the doctor every few weeks and would like to know if you can break up sick time or vacation time into smaller increments to cover the visits. Another suggestion you could make is to request the ability to come in early or stay late and simply make up the time for the appointments so your time in the office nets out the same.

With all of this I would strongly recommend understanding your legal rights around the decision to disclose, one place to start is http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/at-work/Legal-and-Financial or as mentioned above reach out to the Cancer Legal Resource Center.

Hope this helps!

Best,
Rebecca

Rebecca V Nellis
Director of Programs
Cancer and Careers