Cancer in the Workplace

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This subject has come up from time to time about having to continue working with

cancer and the difficulties that ensue. This article may address your problem.

" While there is an abundance of information about cancer, currently there is a

vacuum for the delivery of treatment, prevention, and support services

associated with cancer in the workplace. The deliverables of this project are

intended to eliminate this vacuum by providing systematic, evidence-based

approaches to care design and delivery "

Cancer is a far-reaching problem in the United States. According to the American

Cancer Society, almost 1.5 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2009 and

more than 10 million Americans have a history of cancer. Additionally, cancer is

the second leading cause of long-term disability (LTD) and the sixth leading

cause of short-term disability (STD) in the United States. The indirect costs of

cancer to employees include an estimated $136 billion in lost productivity each

year.

" Employers are becoming more and more concerned about cancer in their employees

and families, " said Helen Darling, President and CEO of the National Business

Group on Health. " Clearly, it is important that employers educate their

beneficiaries about preventable forms of cancer. Moreover, employers need to

implement strategies to manage and support employees who are diagnosed with

cancer and also provide programs and services aimed at employee caregivers. This

project will go a long way toward helping employers meet this challenge. " More

in the article.

December 19, 2010

Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network

National Business Group on Health

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Lottie Duthu