biostudies-literatureUnknown11(16)Magnavita NBreast cancer (BC) is the most common invasive cancer in the world. Most BC survivors (BCSs) continue working while dealing with cancer-related disabilities. BCSs' return-to-work (RTW) after cancer treatment is an important stage of their recovery and is associated with a higher survival rate. In this study, we addressed the RTW of BCSs with the intention of facilitating this process through direct action in the workplace. Thirty-two women who requested assistance from January to December 2022 were enrolled in the study. Semi-structured interviews and medical examinations were conducted by a team of three physicians. Interviews were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Moreover, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the health status of BCSs with that of a control grouHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2343https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10454012biostudies-literatureSupporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study.PMC10454012Di Prinzio RRMeraglia IVacca MEArnesano GMerella MTerribile DAMagnavita NMauro IIuliano AfalseSupporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study.Breast cancer (BC) is the most common invasive cancer in the world. Most BC survivors (BCSs) continue working while dealing with cancer-related disabilities. BCSs' return-to-work (RTW) after cancer treatment is an important stage of their recovery and is associated with a higher survival rate. In this study, we addressed the RTW of BCSs with the intention of facilitating this process through direct action in the workplace. Thirty-two women who requested assistance from January to December 2022 were enrolled in the study. Semi-structured interviews and medical examinations were conducted by a team of three physicians. Interviews were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Moreover, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the health status of BCSs with that of a control grou2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Aug2025-04-26T23:35:47.988Z2025-04-06T17:33:50.28ZS-EPMC104540123762854010.3390/healthcare11162343