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  • Sociology

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  • Cancer survivorship is increasing, with many patients continuing employment during treatment.
  • Existing research often focuses on return to work, overlooking those working through active treatment.
  • Managing the cancer-work interface is crucial for employed cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the Cancer-Work Management Framework (CWMF) for employed cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
  • Understand the demands and resources influencing the cancer-work fit.
  • Optimize employment and health outcomes for cancer survivors in the workforce.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of existing research on cancer-work management during active treatment.
  • Synthesis of relevant theories: ecological systems, boundary-spanning, and job demands and resources.
  • Development of a conceptual framework (CWMF).

Main Results:

  • The CWMF comprises cancer demands, cancer care resources/strategies, work demands, and workplace resources.
  • A process of cancer-work fit is described, reflecting the interplay of demands and resources.
  • This interplay influences employment and health outcomes for cancer survivors.

Conclusions:

  • Propose future research directions for cancer-work management.
  • Investigate how cancer and job demands impact treatment and employment decisions.
  • Further explore strategies to enhance cancer-work fit and survivor well-being.