I was laid off 11 years ago before the company I worked for was shut down. I couldn't find a job and opened a daycare that I ran until a year and a half ago when I swallowed my pride and took a job I had no interest in just to rejoin the professional world.

A few days ago I learned that as part of restructuring my current employer is doing, my job is being eliminated. I was given the option of talking a half time position in my same pay grade (and they'd fire the woman who currently holds the position) or accept a demotion at a significant pay cut.

Tonight I've spent some time screwing around on Linked In and found a job opening in my dream job with a company with a really good reputation. What's better, two of my former coworkers from my former company work there. I want to apply, but I'm hesitant.

A few weeks ago my husband found a lump on my breast. I saw a doctor who also found a "thickening" and is sending me for testing to determine if it is cancer. I feel like I need to stay with my current position as I now qualify for FMLA and have short term and long term disability insurance, but don't want to miss out on an opportunity. I'd hate to apply for this position and nail and interview only to find out I have breast cancer and cannot take the position. There aren't many reputable companies with good working conditions left in my former field and I cannot afford to burn any bridges. At the same time, this might not be cancer and I may miss out on an opportunity. I don't know what to do...