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Topic Made On: Apr 17, 2009 05:10pm

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GAGLA

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How does dealing with a stressful situation affect CLL?

I have been under the cosh at work for a while - been going on for about 2 years now - I have been through a partially resolved greivance procedure - but now I have had with 2 weeks notice, my work hours changed (they are within their rights to do this as it's part of the contract I signed) but I fear I will not be able to comply with these changes - it involves more late nights and weekend work.

I am now off with the stress this worry is causing and may not be able to differentiate between the stress sweat and poor sleep and CLL sweats and poor sleep.

Unfotunately, my work - I suspect due to my previous challenges - will not be sympathetic to my condition and this stress's me out more.

So does stress make CLL worse?

Replied On: Apr 18, 2009 09:17pm

jokeating

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Hi, It sounds like you are having quite a rough time. I don't know the details of what has been going on at your work but I hope they have got extremely solid grounds for their decision to give you two weeks notice as with your condition you could have a strong claim through the disability discrimination act. As your grievance is only partially resolved as you say then this struck an alarm bell with me for them to come to a conclusion at an unfinished stage and for them to change your shifts and make things more difficult for you when you have a medical condition does not seem right at all and very unreasonable. I always read the postings on this sight with interest. I am not a sufferer of CLL but it has affected my life as 8 months ago my dad was diagnosed with advanced CLL and died 6 days later when he burst a blood vessel in his brain. CLL came into my life that week with a bang and ever since I have tried to raise awareness and do a bit of fund raising and gain some knowledge of this horrible thing that has taken my dad away at his age of 58. I am not an employment expert but I am an HR Assistant and something does not feel right. I would suggest you get some professional legal advice (if you feel the energy to fight back) as your employer sounds very cruel. Also employers usually get a little frightened if they hear the words "Disability Discrimination" as the compensation awards are unlimited so there is no maximum limit payment which usually makes companys shake at the thought. I just want to wish you all the best with everything as it sounds like you could do with a break. If they are determined that you are going in 2 weeks and not compromising then get signed off and stuff them!!!!!