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Survivorship, Surveillance, & Back to Work
Best Practices
Novartis
Novartis Global Oncology has developed a new model for supporting associates with a life-altering chronic disease or condition (or who act as caregivers or managers to people in this situation) that builds on the company’s existing care management process. Patient-reported outcomes on this program – called Ensemble –show high program satisfaction, employee engagement and work reintegration during and after illness.
Leveraging the experience, knowledge and resources of the Oncology Business Unit, Ensemble aims to help associates affected by a chronic disease or condition such as...
Articles of Interest
National Cancer Institute
Research & Evidence
Critical Reviews in Oncology and Hematology
CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Brochures/Reference
After you’ve told your manager about your diagnosis, it will help to have a framework for discussions about your job. Understand that your manager will probably be worried for you — and for the company. The best antidote is information, which is why we created this kit. It contains need-to-know laws relating to cancer in the workplace; successful workplace strategies; tips for dealing with your HR department; and more. We recommend detaching this page and sharing the rest of the kit with your manager. Additional resources for both you and your employer can be found at cancerandcareers.org.
External Resources
Everyday Health
Everyday Health's Cancer Care and Prevention weekly newsletter is a rich source for cancer research, news, and inspiration for patients and caregivers.
American Cancer Society
In this section you'll find information and tips on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment. You can also get information on dealing with the possibility of cancer recurrence, and find inspiration and hope in stories about other people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Workplace Transitions for People Touched by Cancer eToolkit
A free Web-based toolkit designed to help employers support their employees’ productive return to work after a cancer diagnosis, while complementing existing company policies.
Cancer Support Community
Find information on living with cancer, whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, a survivor, or a family member or friend of someone who is living with cancer.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment is for friends and family members of a person who has finished cancer treatment. Until now, many caregivers have focused on getting the patient through treatment. But once treatment is over, many changes and shifts take place for everyone.