Work and cancer
Each year almost 120,000 people of working age are diagnosed with cancer. Whether you are an employee, carer, business or health professional we can provide support and information about work and cancer.
I'm an employer looking for...
Training and support
Access Macmillan at Work's range of expert training, consultancy and resources, including our free toolkit and e-newsletters, to help you support employees affected by cancer.
Information
Whether your business is large or small, we have practical advice, top tips and guidance to help you support and manage employees affected by cancer.
I'm an employee looking for...
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Information about working with cancer
Access support and information about talking to your employer, coping with side effects, and other useful resources.
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Support for carers
If you're looking after someone with cancer it can affect your work life. Find out how to talk about your caring responsibilities and make decisions about your work.
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Information about self-employment and cancer
Find information to help you manage your workload and finances if you're self-employed or run your own business.
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Advice about my rights at work
If you have or have had cancer, you are protected by law from unfair treatment at work. Find out more about the legislation and reasonable adjustments.
I'm a health / social care professional looking for...
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Information
Macmillan has developed learning tools and resources to support you in talking about employment issues with people affected by cancer.
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Online learning
Visit Learn Zone for e-learning modules created to help you feel confident talking about issues like workplace rights and benefits.
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Professional resources
Access resources to support you with signposting and talking about work, so you can ensure people affected by cancer are able to make informed decisions.
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Policy and research
Read about past and present projects that are helping Macmillan improve work support for people affected by cancer.
Employer resources
We offer a wide range of resources to help employers manage cancer in the workplace. You can order a range of booklets and DVDs with advice.
Employee resources
Whether you're an employee, self-employed or working while caring for someone with cancer, we have free resources to help you.
In your area
Local area
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Read some stories about work and cancer
Shola on work and cancer
'Working helped me feel less isolated.'
Peter on working with cancer
'Talking and asking questions when necessary has really helped.'
Julia on working with cancer
'Changes put in place meant I could return to work without compromising my health.'
Lloyd on work and cancer
'I definitely couldn't do my job.'
Latest from the Online Community
Blog post
Your rights at work when you’re affected by cancer
Read Aoife's post about the rights of people affected by cancer in the work place. She explains how the law can help job applicants, employees and the self-employed.
Featured group
Practical issues
Share experiences and advice on practical issues when living with cancer, such as money, work, benefits, transport, food and drink, organising support at home, or getting specialist equipment.
Latest posts in Practical issues
DaveT88
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Living with chemo related question
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for your post and advice.
My first chemo session was not too bad, just lasted for a very long time over 2...
Loydenc
replied to
Living with chemo related question
Hi Dave,
Sorry you have to go through this treatment.
I’m half way through chemo (for breast cancer) and I would just say, keep...
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