SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2020
Long-term work retention after treatment for cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Financial hardship experience in middle- and older-aged patients with advanced lung cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Neuropsychological test performance and self-reported cognitive functioning associated with work-related outcomes in occupationally active cancer survivors with cognitive complaints.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Trial
- A randomised feasibility trial of an employer-based intervention for enhancing successful return to work of cancer survivors (MiLES intervention).BMC public health · 2021Trial
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- Return-To-Work and Working Status After Surgery for Gastric and Esophageal Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Cost-Effectiveness of the STEPS Work Participation Program Compared to Usual Care, for Cancer Survivors: An Economic Evaluation Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Social and Workplace Experiences of Individuals with a History of Cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Article
- Associations of formal and informal organizational support with employed cancer survivors' intent to stay.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Fatigue, physical and daily activity, and self-perceived work ability in cancer survivors: a long-term follow-up study with a matched non-cancer reference group.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Stakeholder Perspectives on Cancer Survivors' Return to Work and Well-Being: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Re: Factors associated with employment outcomes in cancer survivors: a systematic scoping review spanning a decade of international research.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer work after cancer global challenges and solutions white paper: key findings and recommendations.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Self-reported late effects and chronic fatigue, information needs and follow-up in long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma-a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Experiences of unemployed and/or work-disabled cancer survivors who have pursued to return to paid employment: a focus group study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Employment status and food insecurity in cancer survivorship: evidence from the medical expenditure panel survey.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeAlmost half of people diagnosed with cancer are working age. Survivors have increased risk of unemployment, but little is known about long-term work retention. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed work retention and associated factors in long-term cancer survivors.
methodsWe searched Medline/Pubmed, Embase, PsychINFO, and CINAHL for studies published 01/01/2000-08/01/2019 reporting work retention in adult cancer survivors ≥ 2 years post-diagnosis. Survivors had to be in paid work at diagnosis. Pooled prevalence of long-term work retention was estimated. Factors associated with work retention from multivariate analysis were synthesized.
resultsTwenty-nine articles, reporting 21 studies/datasets including 14,207 cancer survivors, were eligible. Work retention was assessed 2-14 years post-diagnosis. Fourteen studies were cross-sectional, five were prospective, and two contained both cross-sectional and prospective elements. No studies were scored as high quality. The pooled estimate of prevalence of long-term work retention in cancer survivors working at diagnosis was 0.73 (95%CI 0.69-0.77). The proportion working at 2-2.9 years was 0.72; at 3-3.9 years 0.80; at 4-4.9 years 0.75; at 5-5.9 years 0.74; and 6+ years 0.65. Pooled estimates did not differ by cancer site, geographical area, or study design. Seven studies assessed prognostic factors for work retention: older age, receiving chemotherapy, negative health outcomes, and lack of work adjustments were associated with not working.
conclusionAlmost three-quarters of long-term cancer survivors working at diagnosis retain work. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: These findings are pertinent for guidelines on cancer survivorship care. Professionals could focus support on survivors most likely to have poor long-term work outcomes.
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