One in five people who return to work after cancer face discrimination

The research, which explores the impact of cancer on working life, found that nearly a fifth of people (18%) who return to work after being diagnosed with cancer say they faced discrimination from their employer or colleagues.  More than a third (35%) report other negative experiences, such as feeling guilty for having to take time off for medical appointments and a loss of confidence in their ability to do their job. Some 1 in 7 (15%) people said they returned to work ‘before they felt ready.' And 14% of people give up work altogether or are made redundant as a result of their diagno...