GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Average Time Off Work With Cancer
The average time off work for individuals with cancer is approximately 3 to 6 months, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
In this post, we will explore a plethora of statistics related to the impact of cancer on individuals’ ability to work. From the average time off work due to cancer-related treatments to the financial implications of diagnosis, these numbers shed light on the challenges faced by cancer patients in the workforce.
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"The average time off work due to cancer-related treatments is typically 6 to 9 months."
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"The percentage of individuals unable to work one year after cancer diagnosis is 33%."
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"20% of cancer patients continue to work during their treatment."
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"Over 60% of cancer survivors experience interruptions in their work."
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"31% of working cancer patients take no time off work after their diagnosis."
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"Only 54% of cancer patients returned to work within two years according to a Canadian study."
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"88% of cancer survivors return to work within 18 months after diagnosis."
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"For working-age adults diagnosed with cancer, the average net loss in earnings is $38,000 within two years."
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"Among cancer patients, 25% have taken significant time away from work and a further 23% have stopped working altogether."
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"The average duration of a significant work interruption for cancer patients is about 45 weeks."
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"40% of cancer survivors did not return to work one year after treatment."
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"Women with breast cancer had an average of 44.5 days off work due to their condition."
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"Nearly 50% of cancer patients experience a significant financial hardship due to time off work for treatment."
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"55% of colorectal cancer patients take an average of 180 days off work for treatment and recovery."
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"About 50% of cancer survivors aged 25 to 64 made changes to their work hours or duties due to illness."
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"On average, cancer patients miss 6 weeks of work after surgery."
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"41% of American cancer survivors say their illness caused them to work less, retire early, or stop working altogether."
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"Approximately 20% of cancer patients absent themselves from work for more than a full year."
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"Among working individuals with cancer, nearly 14% reported having to quit their job or retire early."
Jannik Lindner
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