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Working with a cancer diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on your life. On this page you will find practical information for employees and employers navigating a cancer diagnosis.

This may be relevant for:

  • employees who have been diagnosed with cancer
  • employers of people who have been diagnosed with cancer
  • self-employed people who have been diagnosed with cancer
  • employees who work with someone who has been diagnosed with cancer
  • carers of people who have been diagnosed with cancer.

The information on this website is general in nature and is not intended to replace advice from your Human Resources department, legal or financial advisor or your health care team.

Information for employees

Information for employers

Questions about cancer?

Anyone can call Cancer Council 13 11 20 for information and support–people living with cancer, their families, carers and friends, the general public, workplaces and healthcare professionals.

13 11 20 Information and Support service