Carol Jumper had worked for oral surgeon Dr. George Visnich for 12 years until a month ago when she discovered she had cancer affecting her pancreas, liver, and ovaries. After her employer found out, he fired her with a letter saying that her battle against cancer was too much for his office.
Dr Visnich said that Ms Jumper's symptoms, medications and side effects of chemotherapy will be significant and distract her from her job. The letter, posted online by her friend Rose, reads:
“You are currently engaged in a battle against cancer that will be demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. … You will not be able to function in my office at the level required while battling for your life. Because of this, I am laying you off without pay as of August 11, 2014.
Check out the full letter below.