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Work problems after breast cancer: an exploratory qualitative study.

E Maunsell1, C Brisson, L Dubois

  • 1Groupe de recherche en épidémiologie, Département de Médecine sociale et préventive, Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada. elizabeth.maunsell@gre.ulaval.ca

Psycho-Oncology
|December 23, 1999
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Breast cancer survivors face significant work challenges, including job loss and coworker issues. Recent diagnosis disclosures at work and limited health professional support also impact their return-to-work experience.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Cancer survivors report work-related issues, but data on breast cancer survivors' recent work experiences is limited.
  • Previous research indicates persistent work problems for cancer survivors even decades after treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the work experiences of women treated for breast cancer who returned to paid employment.
  • To identify current work-related challenges and concerns faced by breast cancer survivors.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory qualitative study involving 13 breast cancer survivors.
  • Unstructured, thematic interviews were conducted.
  • Qualitative thematic content analysis was used to analyze interview data.

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Main Results:

  • Participants experienced job loss, demotion, task changes, and interpersonal issues with employers and coworkers.
  • Survivors reported diminished physical capacity and altered work attitudes.
  • New concerns included the impact of workplace diagnosis disclosure and insufficient health professional guidance on return-to-work.

Conclusions:

  • Breast cancer survivors face a range of work difficulties, confirming previous findings and highlighting new issues.
  • The timing and manner of diagnosis disclosure at work, and health professionals' engagement, significantly influence work experiences.
  • Further research is needed to understand the prevalence and impact of these issues for currently treated breast cancer patients.