Hi Patsy,

This is a great question.  Without more information it is difficult to say, but I highly recommend that you direct this question to the folks at The Cancer Legal Resource Center.  They are the go-to resource for any questions regarding cancer and the law.  Their contact information is below. 

Toll Free #: (866) THE-CLRC or (866) 843-2572

Phone: (213) 736-1455

TDD: (213) 736-8310

Fax: (213) 736-1428

Email: CLRC@LLS.edu

http://www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org/

You might also want to get in touch with the Job Accommodation Network, as they have lots of information and resources on reasonable accommodations.  Their site is http://www.askjan.org, and their phone number is (800) 526-7234.

I hope this all helps, and let us know how it turns out!

Best,

Alice