One third of cancer survivors who were employed at diagnosis became unemployed, significantly impacting their psychological and physical well-being and social relationships.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,576)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 34% vs 66%
Identifying cancer survivors vulnerable to unemployment can guide timely, targeted support to help them maintain employment if desired. The observed link between unemployment and daily life emphasizes the importance of addressing employment issues within survivorship care.
Ommen et al. (Wed,) conducted a cross-sectional in Cancer survivors (n=2,576). One third of cancer survivors who were employed at diagnosis became unemployed, significantly impacting their psychological and physical well-being and social relationships.