ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2022
Understanding Cancer Survivors' Needs and Experiences Returning to Work Post-Treatment: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study.
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- Patients' Needs Regarding Work-Focused Healthcare: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
- Prognostic factors for return to work in breast cancer survivors.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
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- A scoping review on information and support needs regarding cancer and work: part II-needs of employers and professionals in supporting cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Experiences of nurse cancer survivors returning to work: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- A scoping review on information and support needs regarding cancer and work: part I - cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Facilitators and barriers associated with returning to work for cancer survivors: A systematic review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- Assessing social support networks in cancer survivors and their care partners: concordance between expected and received support.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Hemostatic palliative radiotherapy for gastric cancer: A literature review.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2024Review
- 'Beyond Cancer' Rehabilitation Program to Support Breast Cancer Survivors to Return to Health, Wellness and Work: Feasibility Study Outcomes.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to understand Canadian cancer survivors' experiences during the return-to-work (RTW) process.
methodsA prospective qualitative longitudinal design was employed using the principles of phenomenological inquiry. Cancer survivors took part in three in-depth interviews: at the end of treatment, and 3 and 9 months after the first interview. Transcripts were analyzed using constant comparative analysis, guided by the Cancer and Work model.
resultsA total of 38 in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants. The resultant themes were: (1) supports received or desired to enable RTW; (2) others' limited understanding of the long-term impacts of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment; (3) worries and self-doubts about returning to work; and (4) changing perspectives on life and work after cancer.
conclusionsCancer patients returning to work after treatment often experience challenges throughout the process, including varying levels of support from others and a range of ongoing effects and motivation to RTW. There is a clear gap in terms of the professional supports available to these individuals. Future research should focus on investigating how to improve both quality and accessibility of supports in a way that is personalized to the individual.
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