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March 12, 2026Journal of Cancer Survivorship0 citationsOpen Access

Returning to work is not enough for cancer survivors: vocational rehabilitation needs to consider work-related well-being

KHK. HolmbergMFMaria FjellLELinda Eklund

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the importance of holistic vocational rehabilitation for cancer survivors, focusing on work-related well-being.
  • Investigating the desires of cancer survivors regarding rehabilitation
  • Examining the role of contact nurses in supporting return to work
  • Identifying the need for early collaboration between survivors, employers, and rehabilitation coordinators
  • Cancer survivors express a desire for more comprehensive support beyond merely returning to work.
  • Improved roles for contact nurses can lead to better outcomes in work-related rehabilitation.
  • Collaboration among all parties involved is essential in enhancing work-related well-being after cancer.

Abstract

Cancer survivors desired a more holistic rehabilitation, as both general well-being and work-related well-being encompass life after illness as well as the process of returning to work. Strengthening and clearly defining the role of contact nurses regarding work-related issues, and establishing early collaboration between the cancer survivor, employer, and rehabilitation coordinators, can improve support for return to work. Further research is needed to investigate how these discussions and support efforts can be structured and how models and theories can be applied to contribute to increased focus on issues related to work-related well-being after cancer.

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Holmberg et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b1996eeacc4fcec9740https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-026-01998-3
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