Why cancer survivors struggle to return to work, and how employers can give better support

September 26, 2026 — 4:59am

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Cancer survivors are poorly supported to return to work, with fatigue, unsupportive employers, cognitive impairment and financial pressure among the most significant barriers.

Researchers from Griffith University collaborated with insurance company Hannover Re to interview cancer survivors with life insurance, as well as healthcare professionals and employers, to identify barriers across the work system.

Associate Professor Carys Chan from Griffith’s management department said cancer-related fatigue was found to…

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