I have been off work since the end of September. I have cancer on the base of tongue and tonsil and had lymph glands removed from neck. Does anybody know how long I may be off work. At the moment I get SSP from work £66.15 per week. I am a female and live on my own. As with everyones else I have problems swallowing,problems facing the world as cant face going out and seeing people because of my scars and problems with my speech and there is no way I can eat in front of anyone. I have just finished radiotherapy yesterday so I am feeling pretty awful and have no tastebuds. I just wonder how I am going to cope financially as I think I will be off work for a long time. I have a problem lifting my right arm above my shoulder since the operation. Can someone advise me?

Hi Marion
I think you can probably claim disability living allowance, also if you ask the hospital to refer you to a social worker you can get all the information from them, there is help available but you have to ask.Good luck
Jennie

Hello Marion I seem to remember Paul saying he is able to give advice on what benefits are available. You maybe could send him a private email. Cheers Brenda

Hi Marion

Have a look at this post on Benefits for Cancer Patients. Also speak to your Macmillan nurse and try contacting the
Bradford Cancer Support group for advice. Hope that helps.

Best wishes
Vinod