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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022

Experiences and perspectives of patients with advanced cancer regarding work resumption and work retention: a qualitative interview study.

Donna C E Beerda, Amber D Zegers, Emma S van Andel, Annemarie Becker-Commissaris, Maurice J D L van der Vorst, Dorien Tange, Saskia F A Duijts, Linda Brom

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  1. Health-related quality of life domains relevant to people in Europe undergoing cancer treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026
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Donna C E BeerdaDepartment of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Amber D ZegersAmsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Societal Participation and Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Emma S van AndelDepartment of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Annemarie Becker-CommissarisDepartment of Pulmonary Diseases, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Maurice J D L van der VorstDepartment of Internal Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Dorien TangeDutch Federation of Cancer Patients Organisations (NFK), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Saskia F A DuijtsDepartment of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands. s.duijts@iknl.nl.
Linda BromDepartment of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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purposeBeing able to work improves the quality of life of patients with cancer. Much is known about the return to work process of cancer survivors. Yet, studies focusing on the experiences of patients with advanced cancer who want to return to work or stay employed are scarce. Therefore, we aimed to explore the perceptions of patients with advanced cancer regarding work resumption and work retention and the barriers and facilitators they may experience.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted. Patients were included if they: (1) were diagnosed with advanced cancer, (2) worked in paid employment at time of diagnosis, and (3) were currently back in paid employment or had the intention to return to paid employment. Participants were recruited through clinicians and patient organizations. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analysed using ATLAS.ti.

resultsFifteen patients (87% female, mean age 52 (SD 4; range 41-64)) were individually interviewed. Four main themes emerged from the data: (1) holding on to normalcy, (2) high understanding and divergent expectations, (3) social discomfort calls for patient-initiated alignment, and (4) laws and regulations require patient empowerment.

conclusionPaid employment can contribute to the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer. The findings of this study might correct erroneous preconceptions about the work ability and work intention of patients with advanced cancer. Tools already developed for employers to support reintegration of patients with cancer should be further explored and translated to patients with advanced cancer.

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Cancer SurvivorsNeoplasmsFemaleHumansIntentionMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeAdvanced cancerMetastaticPalliative careQualitative researchReturn to work

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PMCPMC9702727

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