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Surviving breast cancer: a problematic work re-entry

B J Carter

    Cancer Practice
    |March 1, 1994
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    Returning to work after breast cancer can be challenging. A survivor

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Qualitative descriptive study of 25 long-term breast cancer survivors.
    • Explores lived experiences and practical knowledge of survivors.
    • Focuses on the critical transition of returning to work post-treatment.

    Observation:

    • Presents a paradigm case of a breast cancer survivor's difficult work re-entry.
    • Highlights the impact of negative experiences on self-identity.
    • Details challenges including breach of confidentiality, lack of support, and social stigma.

    Findings:

    • Work re-entry significantly impacts a cancer survivor's reformulated sense of self.
    • Survivors face emotional distress, difficulty discussing health, and challenges seeking assistance.

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  • Negative work experiences can lead survivors to abandon return-to-work desires.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should explore the meaning of work for cancer patients.
    • Highlights the need for robust work re-entry programs.
    • Emphasizes the importance of addressing social stigma and providing adequate support systems.