Supporting colleagues who are living with cancer

One in two Canadians will hear the words ‘you have cancer’ in their lifetime, so it is inevitable that this will impact the workplace. Navigating work after diagnosis, or knowing how to best support an employee, co-worker or friend with cancer can be difficult. Creating a supportive work environment can help ease the process of managing a cancer diagnosis.

Educate

Do you want to provide information on Living with Cancer and Supporting Caregivers in the workplace?  The following downloadable PDF’s will supply you with information to share with employees about understanding a co-worker’s diagnosis.

Educate
Resources

Fact
Sheets

Act

The following downloadable resources provides information for managing work after a cancer diagnosis, working while in treatment, and tips for returning to work.

Sharing
the Diagnosis

Working while
in Treatment

Returning
to Work

Support

Creating a supportive environment for employees living with cancer is important.

Download Support Resources

More questions about living or supporting someone living with cancer? We are here to help. Contact us or call us toll-free at 1 888 939-3333 (TTY 1 886 786-3934).