Return to work after cancer –the impact of working conditions: A Norwegian Register-based Study

ConclusionsMale cancer survivors in physically demanding occupations have an increased risk of reduced employment after being diagnosed with cancer, whereas this is not the case for female cancer survivors. Psychosocial exposures do not impact the relative risk of reduced employment over time.Implications for cancer survivorsWe suggest that return to work after cancer should be considered a process rather than only the re-entry step of resuming work. Thus, it is important to provide long-term support for cancer survivors. We recommend providing more attention to working conditions, particularly in occupations that involve a high level of mechanical-job exposures.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research