Cancer can cause changes in many areas of your life. One of these may be your work life. How cancer affects your work can depend on different things, such as:

• the type of cancer and its stage
• your treatment and its side effects
• your finances
• any practical support you have.

You may need time off work to have tests, appointments and treatments. You may also need time to cope with your feelings. For example, if you feel anxious, shocked or upset.

Some people stop working during cancer treatment and for a while after until they feel ready to go back. Others carry on working, perhaps with reduced hours or changes to their job.

We cannot cover every situation, so it is important to know who to contact at your workplace for the right advice. For further information - click here