Cancer work and you
Contents
Speak to a qualified cancer nurse
Call us on 13 11 20
Avg. connection time: 25 secs
Cancer work and you
About this information
Cancer and its treatment can affect many parts of a person’s life. This information has been prepared to help you manage your working life after a cancer diagnosis.
The way cancer affects your work and finances will depend on your individual situation. Whether you work on a part-time, full-time or casual basis, work from home, are self-employed or looking for work, we hope this information helps you find a way of working that suits you.
On these pages, find out more about:
- How cancer can affect your work life
- Answering some key questions about cancer and work
- Making some decisions about working with a cancer diagnosis
- Working during cancer treatment and recovery
- Coping with treatment side effects
- Returning to work
- If you are self-employed
- If you are caring for someone with cancer
- What are your workplace rights?
This information is reviewed by
This information was last reviewed June 2023 by the following expert content reviewers: Brooke Russell, Principal Occupational Therapist, WA Cancer Occupational Therapy, WA; Bianca Alessi, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council SA; Dr Prunella Blinman, Medical Oncologist, Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, NSW; James Chirgwin, Physiotherapist, The Wesley Hospital, QLD; Danielle Curnoe, Consumer; Simon Gates, Barrister, Tasmanian Bar, TAS; Justin Hargreaves, Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Bendigo Health Cancer Centre, VIC; Kaylene Jacques, Director, People and Communications, Cancer Council NSW; Alex Kelly, Senior People Attraction Advisor, Human Resources, Allianz Australia Insurance, NSW; Legal reviewer; Georgina Lohse, Social Worker, GV Health, VIC; Lesley McQuire, Consumer, Cancer Voices NSW.