The Cancer Survivorship Challenge
There are 18 million cancer survivors in the US — and the number is growing as cancer treatments improve. Cancer survivors face unique challenges: ongoing treatment side effects, fear of recurrence, depression and anxiety, and physical limitations that affect their ability to work. Employers who support cancer survivors have better retention and lower disability costs.
Return-to-Work Support
Return-to-work support for cancer survivors includes flexible work arrangements, modified duties, and gradual return-to-work schedules. Employees who receive return-to-work support after cancer treatment have better outcomes, lower disability costs, and higher retention rates than those who do not.
Cancer Survivorship Programs
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Cancer survivorship programs provide ongoing support for the physical and emotional challenges of survivorship. Programs include: survivorship care plans (personalized plans for ongoing monitoring and care), mental health support, peer support groups, and physical rehabilitation. Employers who offer cancer survivorship programs report significantly higher retention rates among cancer survivors and lower long-term disability costs.