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Working through cancer

Almost 100,000 people of working age will be diagnosed with cancer this year. We provide the information and support they need to remain in or return to work, as well as information for their managers and employers.

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Discover what Macmillan is doing to champion fairer treatment of people affected by cancer in the workplace

Want to voice your opinion on working through cancer? Join in the discussion in our Share forums

Get more information about working through cancer from our Cancerbackup site

We have prepared some important Q&As that may arise for people working through cancer

Download Employment Q&As [PDF, 152kb]

Download Employment Q&As (Welsh) [PDF, 152kb]

People at work

Support for employees

We have ideas on how to cope at work, or when you are thinking of giving up work. Also find out about your rights at work, plus support and information contacts. Find out more information for employees

Support for managers

We provide information and advice for managers to help them deal with an employee, (or their close family member), is diagnosed with cancer, in 'Working through cancer: a guide for managers'.

You can also join our campaign and help us improve the support we offer and tell us your story about cancer and work.