Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Cancer, Work & Employment” Paris, November 21 and 22, 2022
Compte rendu de la conférence scientifique internationale « Cancer, Travail et Emploi » Paris, 21 et 22 novembre 2022
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This paper is an overview of the International Scientific Conference on “Cancer, Work & Employment” that was held in Paris on November 21 and 22, 2022, and organized by the French National Cancer Institute (INCa). The conference was structured around four keynote presentations and two roundtables, with renowned international speakers. The focus of this conference was to discuss the challenges of return or access to work and job retention when facing cancer, from interdisciplinary perspectives (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics). Speakers analyzed return-to-work (RTW) determinants for cancer patients, with a particular focus on specific forms of cancer, working conditions (e.g., self-employment, adaptations at work when returning), and the influence of differences in social welfare systems. Current interventions to support RTW were analyzed, from the patient’s point of view and in terms of improving healthcare professionals’ practices. Prospects for future research in the field were also discussed (e.g., focus on underrepresented populations, considering the influence of longer treatments, incorporating changes in career paths). Finally, the broad spectrum of disciplines and the diversity in involved countries offered a rare opportunity to exchange ideas and helped initiate collaboration between participants.
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3. Cocchiara RA, Sciarra I, D’Egidio V, et al (2018) Returning to work after breast cancer: a systematic review of reviews. Work 61:463–76
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9. INCa (2020) Le Club des entreprises « Cancer et emploi ». https://www.e-cancer.fr/Institut-national-du-cancer/Cancer-etemploi/Le-Club-et-l-accompagnement-des-signataires/Le-Clubdes-entreprises
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14. Dupoyet C, Guittard L, Rouat S, et al (2020) Retour à l’emploiaprès cancer du sein: apports de la recherche collaborative ensanté au travail et d’une charte de partenariat entre acteurs concernés. Arch Mal Prof Environ 81:797–810
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20. Neumark D, Bradley CJ, Henry M, et al (2015) Work continuation while treated for breast cancer: the role of workplace accommodations. Ind Labor Relat Rev 68:916–54
21. de Rijk A, Carrasco-Negüe K, Houkes I (2022) The cross-country comparison model for labor participation (CCC model for LP) of persons with chronic diseases. J Occup Rehabil 32:225–40
22. Ravinskaya M, Verbeek JH, Langendam MW, et al (2022) Preferred methods of measuring work participation: an international survey among Trialists and Cochrane systematic reviewers. J Occup Rehabil 32:620–8
23. Silvaggi F, Eigenmann M, Scaratti C, et al (2020) Employment and chronic diseases: suggested actions for the implementation of inclusive policies for the participation of people with chronic diseases in the labour market. Int J Environ Res Public Health 17:820
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25. ECL—Patient Support Working Group (2020) How to manage cancer at work (ECL). ECL
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27. Olischläger DL, den Boer LXY, de Heus E, et al (2022) Rare cancer and return to work: experiences and needs of patients and (health care) professionals. Disabil Rehabil 1–12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2099589 (Online ahead of print)
28. de Heus E, van der Zwan JM, Husson O, et al (2021) Unmet supportive care needs of patients with rare cancer: a systematic review. Eur J Cancer Care 30:e13502
29. Bouhnik AD, Bendiane MK, Cortaredona S, et al (2015) The labour market, psychosocial outcomes and health conditions in cancer survivors: protocol for a nationwide longitudinal survey 2 and 5 years after cancer diagnosis (the VICAN survey). BMJ Open 5:e005971
30. Alleaume C, Paraponaris A, Bendiane MK, et al (2020) The positive effect of workplace accommodations on the continued employment of cancer survivors five years after diagnosis. Support Care Cancer 28:4435–43
31. Popa AE, Bejenaru A, Mitrea EC, et al (2022) Return to work after chronic disease: a theoretical framework for understanding the worker-employer dynamic. Chronic Illn 17423953221117852. doi: 10.1177/17423953221117852 (Online ahead of print)
32. Popa AE, Popa RI (2020) Working as a cancer survivor in Romania: an overview of the statutory policies for return to work. Disabil Rehabil 42:2679–86
33. Torp S, Paraponaris A, Van Hoof E, et al (2019) Work-related outcomes in self-employed cancer survivors: a European multi country study. J Occup Rehabil 29:361–74
34. Torp S, Brusletto B, Withbro TB, et al (2020) Work experiences during and after treatment among self-employed people with cancer. J Occup Rehabil 30:49–58
35. Roquelaure Y (2021) New forms of work in the digital era: implications for psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. https://osha.europa.eu/fr/publications/digitalisation-work-psychosocial-riskfactors-and-work-related-musculoskeletal
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2023-03-30
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Gérain, P., Aurouet, P., & Foucaud, J. (2023). Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Cancer, Work & Employment” Paris, November 21 and 22, 2022. Psycho-Oncologie, 17(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.piscomed.com/index.php/PO/article/view/3917
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