Cancer and work

An update from the NCSI Work and Cancer Project Group

Summary:

Part of the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative includes a programme of work on supporting individuals in remaining in, or returning to, employment. Dr Sharon Tate explains.

An estimated 2 million people in the UK are currently living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis. Improvements in cancer services as a result of the reforms outlined in the NHS Cancer Plan in 2000¹,.…

Dr Sharon Tate is the health awareness co-ordinator at Target Ovarian Cancer and is responsible for the charity’s work with occupational health professionals.

Author: Tate S

Tags cancer Rehabilitation Return to work

Occupational Health at Work October/November 2011 (vol. 08/3) pp22-26

Download full article