This information can help if you have just heard that you have cancer, are having treatment, have finished treatment, or are caring for someone with cancer.
You can also find out about your employment rights. If you have cancer, you are protected at work by the Disability Discrimination Act, and carers now have rights to request flexible working.
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Early days
Talks about some of the possibilities to prepare for when you're first starting to live with cancer
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Case study: Irene's story
Irene shares her experience of working after being diagnosed with breast cancer
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Returning to work
When you have taken time off work, how do you know the time is right to go back?
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When plans have to change
Advice on how to cope when your work situation changes
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Your rights at work
Find out what employee's rights you have, including The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
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Support and information
A list of useful contacts for help with work, benefits or finances
This information is also available as a booklet for you to save and share:
Download Working through cancer: a guide for employees [PDF, 403kb]
Working Through Cancer campaign
Find out more about Macmillan's campaign to champion fairer treatment of people affected by cancer in the workplace
Join in the discussion online about working through cancer in our Share discussion forums