Early work patterns for gynaecological cancer survivors in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the balance between work demands and treatment plans for >4.3 million working-age cancer survivors in the USA.

Aims

To describe changes in work status for gynaecological cancer survivors during the first 6 months following diagnosis and their experience with their employers' programmes and policies.

Methods

One hundred and ten gynaecological cancer survivors who were working at the time of their cancer diagnosis completed a survey. Case record reviews documented their clinical characteristics and treatment details.

Results

Ninety-five women (86%) had surgery; 81 (74%) received chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both in addition to surgery. Nine per cent of women said that they changed their treatment plan because of their jobs; in co

SUBMITTER: Nachreiner NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3276291 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature