To ask would you take a year.out of work if you were at an increased cancer risk?

[whatisforteamum]

The last decade has been overshadowed by cancer.First dm stage 4 ovarian.She had an amazing response to chemo.The cancer returned a few.years later and df was diagnosed.while do had major abd o surgery.Both had chemo.Dfs.cancer returned and a couple of dreadful years later.and much suffering he died.last year.
Recently I have been I'll with suspected.kidney stones and will ask to be tested.for ovarian cancer too.This got me thinking.I'm in my 50s and work in hospitality.
I work evenings weekends Christmas Easter mothers day bank hols youname it I'm working.it
I love my job so much but I don't want regrets.I do have good life savings and the mortgage is paid off.
My sorry is I would be bored being off work as I'm hyper active and know very few.people outside of my work.No one my own age.Advice please WWYD ?

I meant to add my risk is moderate for cancer.

Personally, I wouldn't as I'd need the distraction of work because my head would go on complete over-drive, I would just sit there panicking about it. I'd reduce the hours though, if you are able to do so.

Hopefully your tests will come back fine though :)

Why a year off? I mean, rather than a different job or going part time, either of which would change your pace of life? Are being off sick for a mo th or two.

I guess.The thought of working 55 hours a week forever is daunting.At the moment I have stopped driving due to anxiety.Work gives me so much however I can see at 52 life is short....or can be.I only see my Dh two eve s a week and one day a month.

Part time somewhere is a good about tbh.😀

I agree with pps that you may need a change of hours or change of job rather than a year off. After the year, you’ll have to go back I’m guessing?

Probably not.Like I say I am a workaholic.My Dad always urged me to slow up.workwise.Dm was diagnosed at 64.I guess being exhausted and I'll has drained me.Not to mention stressed me out being expected to work as we.are short staffed.

Unsure what else I can do as.being a.chef is a unique lifestyle.

Thank you all for your voices of reason.

55 hour high intensity weeks in your 50s? Fuck that for a game of soldiers. Is part time work potentially available? Many people u know by mid 50s are either seeking to wind down or have already done it. That’s not to say people can’t choose to do these hours at your age, but sounds like you are seeing there might be something else to your life.

Bee e and frogs.Yes I feel 26 most of the time.Up at 7 work by 930 home 1030 with full on.fast paced action.I love it.However I am aware that it excludes me having a life.Day one off is.decompression day and chores.Day two I could go out but know no one my age as I work with 17/26 year olds mainly and two men my age.
Quiet isolating really.On the plus side I am slim :)