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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The job of a PM is to deliver a product on time and on budget.  Part of that job is risk mitigation.  OP -- you represent a risk to the project.  You and the PM should be open and honest with each other and together create a risk mitigation plan.  The plan needs to include a transition plan including a transition timeline.  No one on the project should be caught off guard or left in the lurch if you are suddenly out.

It is not right for the PM not to put you on the project if you are qualified and can deliver your work product.  But in case something happens, there needs to be a plan B in place.
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This is exactly correct...based on statistics, I have an 80% chance of recurrence during the period of performance for the project.  I get that.  I live with that every day.  Oh, and the 80% chance of recurrence is only slightly better than probability of dying.  However, I am 50 yo....I do not have savings for retirement, and I am mostly asymptomatic (symptoms are a result of surgical issues and not the cancer itself).

At a certain level it will be difficult to replace me, What I can do, though is document what I am doing...so people will know.  [/quote]

If I were the PM on the project, I would gladly welcome you to team.  You seem to have a realistic outlook on what may/may not occur.  But more importantly you are willing to document.  Set up a weekly mtg with the PM to go over specifically what was done this week, what is on tap for next week, as well as a longer timeline.  Also set up a debrief/ update mtg with whomever would assume your duties.  Open honest communication is going to be critical to your success on this project--both from you and the PM.

I wish you the best on the project and a positive outcome in life.  I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this.  Cancer just sucks![/quote]

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