Hi Reggie,

Thanks for reaching out and congratulations on the job offer! I have sent your question off to our coaches who will be in touch soon. In the meantime, you might want to check out our "Should You Tell" section of the website if you haven't already: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/at-work/Sharing-the-News/should-you-tell

This doesn't exactly answer your question, but it should have some useful information for you and our coaches will get back to you with more advice.

Best,

Sarah, Associate Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers

Thank you for your very quick response. I just found your website and it's very helpful and encouraging. Thanks to the CEW Foundation,

Reggie-

My advice is that since you do not have biopsy results, it’s
not a confirmed diagnosis.  It does not sound as though you have proof of a malignant condition; you have no
information to share with a potential employer.   Take the job, if it fits, and deal with the
situation as it plays out.   I think you
would be in premature in reporting something that you and your medical team
suspect. ( I am in a similar situation. They suspect a new disease progression
but don’t have evidence).

Once you have a confirmed specific diagnosis, a treatment
plan that you agree with, then share it with your direct supervisor.  Though you may not qualify for FMLA, since you
don’t have symptoms and may or may not have side effects from radiation that
would impede attendance,  you may be able
to negotiate  a flexible work schedule so
that treatment does not impact your performance.

It’s a matter of timing and honesty. Don’t scare or mislead the
employer before you have solid information to share. 

The only question they can legally ask is:  Are you able to perform this job with or
without accommodations?  At this
point, your answer is YES. Next
month, the situation may change.

 Margot 

Thank you Margot. This is good advice that I will follow.