None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Cancer affects 1 in 6 Australian adults of working age yet we know very little about the impact of a cancer diagnosis on their future working life. It has been estimated that up to 60% of workers diagnosed with cancer will not return to work and, while many people do successfully resume their work activities after cancer, many experience delayed and difficult work re-entry, forced retirement, workplace discrimination and impaired ability to work. Loss of skilled people from the workforce is an important issue not only for individuals and families dealing with cancer but also for Australia’s future productivity. This research addresses the work experiences of a large group of middle-aged individuals who are in the labour force when they are diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared to a matched, general-population reference group.
Interventions
Adult men and women Queensland residents aged 45-64 years, diagnosed with colorectal cancer and working in paid employment at the time of diagnosis. The exposure is work participation over 12 months.
Sponsors
Griffith University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Recently diagnosed with a primary colorectal cancer Histologically confirmed diagnosis notified to Queensland Cancer Registry Residing in Queensland Men and women aged 45-64 years Working in paid employment at time of diagnosis
Exclusion criteria
No previous or concurrent cancers (except basal or squamous cell carcinomas) Does not speak English Does not have a telephone
Outcome results
None listed