Continue teaching while on Ibrance?

[Sushi6]

I am 48 and will be starting Ibrance and Faslodex soon. During IV chemo in 2017, I was able to keep working as a high school teacher with only one trip to the hospital for a fever after the first round of six. I am wondering if I will have to be more cautious when on Ibrance (or oral chemo in generel) than I was before or if I can rely on my previous routine? Thanks for any insights.

[nstonerocks]

I am a school nurse. Work full time. Don’t get sick any more than anyone else. We see about 50 kids a day. You should be fine. Green Juice helps!

[Sushi6 in reply to nstonerocks]

What is Green Juice? Thanks for your personal experience.

[nstonerocks in reply to Sushi6]

Any greens based juice. Or you can make a smoothie. I use kale, cucumber, lemon and pineapple.

[Sushi6 in reply to nstonerocks]

Thanks.

[MyMiracle13]

I work full time and travel overseas often. I do get a cold and cough sometimes but not more than usual.

[Sushi6 in reply to MyMiracle13]

Thank you.

[SeattleMom]

Hi Sushi! I’m betting you’ll be pleasantly surprised that these oral meds are very manageable, despite periodic episodes of lethargy. That is the worst part for me. God bless you!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[Sushi6 in reply to SeattleMom]

Thank you for your honesty and encouragement.

[Wintervt]

Hi Sushi,

I’m a Curriculum Director and visit classrooms often. At the end of my Ibrance cycle when my counts are low, I just take care to wash my hands often and get more rest. You are amazing! I don’t think I could continue to teach if I were still in the classroom. Hope your school year started off well. Sending ♥️

Jade

[Sushi6 in reply to Wintervt]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[equavel]

I am 75 and have been on Ibrance for 21 months

I have continued working (part time) swimming walking my dog

Just feel more tired and have peeling fingers

I would be surprised big you could not work

[Sushi6 in reply to equavel]

Thank you for your insights.

[GollyG]

I'm a classroom teacher on ibrance and letrozole, and feeling fine! Good luck

[Sushi6 in reply to GollyG]

You rock! Thank you for your reply.

[morty87]

I teach High School and work full time while on Ibrance since January 2018. I keep Kleenex handy and wash my hands constantly. I also have Lysol available to spray when someone is sick. An essential oil diffuser is also in my room warding off “evil spirits”! I’ve not been sick other than a slight cold and my lab work is always low. Good luck.

[kearnan]

I know a woman who is stage iv with mets to the liver and has been on Ibrance and falsodex injections for over four years now and she is STILL a full-time teacher to 5th graders and also helps run her family's cattle farm. I know another stage iv on Ibrance who still works as a nurse in a hospital. Neither one of them has had any issues.

[worldtravel75]

I’m a nurse on a very busy labor and delivery unit. I have absolutely no problem working and being on Ibrance

[hurricaneheather]

i am a 'retired' adjunct professor of Education. with the initial diagnosis in 2011, i worked consistently on campus. with the mets diagnosis in 2015, i decided to 'retire' and spend time with elderly parents. i supervised the college students, in the elementary schools, earning their teacher certification. now, i work in our campus preschool performing assessments.

lot of hand washing. afternoon naps/rest. i find the first week off Ibrance, i take two weeks off, is when i feel worst and can become 'sick.'

[michelangelina]

I have been on Ibrance/Letrozole for over a year, and still work full time. I don't think I've had so much as a cold since I started on this regimen. I do get tired, but try to listen to my body and rest when I need to. It has been very manageable.

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Hi Sushi,

When it comes to work, you need to take a few things into consideration. First, does your oncologist feel that you are well enough to work? I would seek his/her advice before you reach a decision, and secondly do you want to work? Even if your oncologist says that you are well enough to work, you also need to take in the emotional side of things.

I was at a cancer conference over a year ago and the chairman said he didn't know how anyone with cancer could continue working. I didn't say anything in response, but I have kept working the whole time since my diagnosis. My oncologist actually encouraged me to keep working when I told her I run my own pet sitting and dog walking business. I felt like packing it all in, but I took her advice. So for me personally, carrying on working has been the right decision for me. It helps me feel normal, I have retained my financial independence and sense of self-worth and I want to carry on. Before you decide what to do, I would look at all your options (not just the medical side of how you will carry on working) and weigh everything up. Then you can make a more informed decision that will be right for you.

Sophie

[Maludagui]

hello 🌺 I am in cycle 13 of ibrance / lerrozole I work in the cafeteria of a school from 10 am to 3 pm and additionally I work Thursday and Friday from 5 to 10 pm in the cafeteria of a stadium deposited from the same school district. and I feel very good 🙏❤️😍 Of course I get tired but I also rest

Come on, if we can 🎀💕🎀💕

[mariootsi]

You are very strong. I was a teacher and I could never be in the classroom now.

[Glas0824]

I am a head teacher in a school for children with additional learning needs. I now job share as wanted to balance my energy so my I could spend lots of time with my own kids too. I do three days a week in a busy school and love it. Been on Ibrance since January and leterzol a year. I was encouraged by my medical team to go back to work and just get on with life. Best. Decision. Ever.

[Skcat]

I start Ibrance tomorrow. I've been on Faslodex for 3 months. I'm a Home Health nurse for a hospital and I plan on continue to work full-time. I like my work and my work provides me health insurance.