2b. Cancer Treatment and Returning to Work

Many cancer patients will need to take time away from work for their cancer treatment. The care team can provide guidance and professional advice on whether a patient can continue to work full or part-time during treatment.

Before taking time away from work, patients may have questions about when and if they will be able to return. A return date depends on the diagnosis, the aggressiveness of the treatment plan, and how quickly a patient recovers. Again, the cancer care team can provide the best information on the projected outlook and their professional opinion.