Work and breast cancer

This year in Australia almost 19,866 women and 164 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. A diagnosis can turn someone’s world upside down and has a ripple effect not only on family and friends but also employers and work colleagues.

Alongside medical treatment, returning to work follow a diagnosis is a key factor contributing to overall quality of life in breast cancer survivorship.

How has breast cancer impacted you?

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Useful information

For further information, the following resources are available to download:

• BCNA's Managing work, finances and breast cancer fact sheet for more information about work and finances following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
• BCNA's Work rights and responsibilities for employees fact sheet for information about workplace rights and responsibilities following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
• BCNA's Legal rights and responsibilities for employers fact sheet for information about employer obligations following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
• BCNA's Tips for managers of people with breast cancer fact sheet.