Participating in Research with Cancer and Work
June 19, 2020
Cancer and Work is actively engaged in research to improve the process of return to work and remain at work following cancer. We would be honored to have you participate in one of our studies to learn more on how we can better provide support to the return to work process following cancer. If you …
Cancer and Work is collaborating with Work Wellness and Disability Prevention Institute (WWDPI) in the Harnessing Talent Project
November 5, 2019
Cancer and Work is collaborating with Work Wellness and Disability Prevention Institute (WWDPI) in the Harnessing Talent Project. Harnessing Talent is a new, 3 year, federally-funded project to help employers recruit and retain employees with mental and/or physical disabilities. The project is funded by Social Development Canada’s Opportunities fund – Work with Employers Initiative.
Improving the Management of Cancer in the Workplace: Discussion Paper
May 14, 2018
Download pdf Source: Chris Bonnett, H3 Consulting and Allan Smofsky, Smofsky Strategic Plan Workplace Cancer Reporting, May 2017 (Revised May 2018).
Cancer in the Workplace (The Economist)
May 13, 2018
Download PDF Source: The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited, 2017.
Return to Work Concerns Faced by People Dealing with Cancer and Caregivers
May 12, 2018
Download PDF Source: Return to Work Concerns Faced by People Dealing with Cancer, Literature Review and Consultation, Cancer Journey Advisory Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. https://content.cancerview.ca/cv/treatment_and_support/supportive_care/documents/rtwliteraturereviewpdf
Cancer and Work: A Canadian Perspective
May 11, 2018
Nitkin P., Parkinson M., Schultz I., University of British Columbia and BC Cancer Agency, Funded by the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Breast Cancer: Economic Impact and Labour Force Re-Entry 2010
January 29, 2018
Download PDF Source: Breast Cancer: Economic Impact and Labour Force Re-Entry 2010, Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Participants needed: Fear and Cancer Worry Study group
November 5, 2017
Study Title: Addressing Cancer Worry and Fear of Cancer Recurrence among women with breast or ovarian cancer. A Quality of Life study funded by the Canadian Cancer Society. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate how best we can help women manage their fear of cancer recurrence and cancer worries from their participation …
Am I ready to return to work? Assisting cancer survivors to determine work readiness
October 14, 2016
Source: Stergiou-Kita, M., Pritlove, C., Holness, D.L. et al. J Cancer Surviv (2016) 10: 699. doi:10.1007/s11764-016-0516-9.
Factors associated with work disability in employed cancer survivors at 24-month sick leave
October 14, 2016
Source: Muijen P., Duijts S., Bonefaas-Groenewoud K., van der Beek AJ. and Anema JR. Factors associated with work disability in employed cancer survivors at 24-month sick leave. BMC Cancer (2014) 14:236