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[Ability to work following radical surgery for cervix carcinoma]
During follow-up examinations of 74 women after radical hysterectomy the time interval between the end of treatment and the start of the subsequent professional activity has been examined. 34.1% of the patients started to work after 3 months, 46.8% worked within 6 months, 72.3% within 12, and 87.2% within 18 months. 61.7% of the women worked in the same job as before their operation, 29.8% started in an new job. The results are in full agreement with the personal opinion of 73.1% of all women who consider a space of up to 6-7 months optimal for their rehabilitation, up to 3 months was ideal for not less than 44.7%. A sick leave of up to 6 months was considered essential and helpful by 51% of all women. In 74.5% of all cases the date for the start in their professional work was in agreement with the personal plan of the women. It is concluded from these results that 3 months after treatment the problem of professional work should be discussed with the patient, provided that she is free of recurrence. This time interval is optimal from the patient's standpoint.
During follow-up examinations of 74 women after radical hysterectomy the time interval between the end of treatment and the start of the subsequent professional activity has been examined. 34.1% of the patients started to work after 3 months, 46.8% worked within 6 months, 72.3% within 12, and 87.2% within 18 months. 61.7% of the women worked in the same job as before their operation, 29.8% started in an new job. The results are in full agreement with the personal opinion of 73.1% of all women who consider a space of up to 6-7 months optimal for their rehabilitation, up to 3 months was ideal for not less than 44.7%. A sick leave of up to 6 months was considered essential and helpful by 51% of all women. In 74.5% of all cases the date for the start in their professional work was in agreement with the personal plan of the women. It is concluded from these results that 3 months after treatment the problem of professional work should be discussed with the patient, provided that she is free of recurrence. This time interval is optimal from the patient's standpoint.