Factors associated with return to work in breast cancer survivors treated at the Public Cancer Hospital in Brazil

ConclusionReturn to work was influenced by age, education level, previous activity types, axillary treatment, and physical sequelae related to loss of hand strength. Breast cancer treatment decreased the women ’s work capacity. Return to work improved the patients’ quality of life.

Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - July 23, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research