Work and Cancer Survivors [Paperback]

Cancer survivors are returning to the workplace in higher numbers than ever before. This is a positive outcome of the war on cancer, however, many of these cancer survivors face the possibility of illness- or treatment-related complications; employer discrimination or harassment; and other serious concerns. Cancer Survivorship and Work reviews many of the issues relevant to cancer survivors in the workplace from the survivors, employers, and global perspectives. This interdisciplinary and international volume brings together experts in fields as varied as epidemiology, economics, rehabilitation, psychology, human factors and ergonomics; law, and public policy to create a unique, up-to-date reference of what is currently known and what needs to be considered in the future. With this knowledge, challenges faced by this growing population can be better addressed by health care providers, employers, survivors and their families.

Cancer survivors are returning to work in higher numbers than ever. However, many of them face complications; employer discrimination or harassment; and other serious concerns. This book reviews many of the issues relevant to cancer survivors in the workplace.

Section I Introduction

Chapter 1 Work in cancer survivors

Section II Epidemiology

Chapter 2 Descriptive epidemiology of return to work and work limitations: Prevalence and patterns among various cancer types

Chapter 3 Qualitative studies of work in cancer survivors

Chapter 4 Factors impacting work

Chapter 5. Burden of work: Economic analyses

Section III Models

Chapter 6 Models of work and cancer survivors

Section IV Measurementl#: