Statistics About The Average Time Off Work With Breast Cancer

In the following blog post, we will explore the extensive statistics related to the average time off work for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. These statistics shed light on the impact of breast cancer on employment and work-related activities, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by patients undergoing treatment and recovery.

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"The average time breast cancer patients take off work is between 3 to 6 months."

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"Approximately 50% of women diagnosed with breast cancer were still unable to work one year after diagnosis."

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"67% of breast cancer surgeries result in patients taking a month or more off work."

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"Breast cancer survivors tend to take a median of 65 workdays off during the first year following diagnosis."

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"About 30% of women who have breast cancer surgery missed more than a month of work, but with mastectomy, this number rises to 60%."

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"About 25% or 1 in 4 women go back to work within a month after beginning breast cancer treatment."

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"Women who had a lumpectomy take an average of 10 days off work."

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"After breast cancer surgery, more than half of women (58%) returned to work within 3 months."

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"Women who received chemotherapy for breast cancer were more likely to miss more than 3 months of work than those who did not."

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"In the US, nearly 30% of women were unable to return to work within 6 months after a breast cancer diagnosis."

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"On average, women with breast cancer usually take 22 days off for radiation treatment."

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"Roughly 50% of breast cancer survivors were out of work for an average of 9 months due to the side effects of treatment."

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"Women undergoing mastectomy took an average of 37 days off work compared to an average of 17 days for those undergoing lumpectomy."

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"Women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy take an average of 8 weeks off from work."

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"About 33% of women who had chemotherapy did not work at all during treatment, and among those who did work, 50% took at least 40 days off."

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"Among those who underwent a mastectomy, the mean time off work was 57 days, but for lumpectomy patients, the mean time off was 37."

The statistics presented demonstrate the significant impact that breast cancer diagnosis and treatment have on women’s ability to work. The data reveal varying lengths of time off work depending on the type of treatment undergone, with mastectomy patients generally requiring more time off than lumpectomy patients. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment also play a role in extended time off work, with some women needing several months to recover. Overall, these statistics emphasize the importance of understanding and supporting individuals dealing with breast cancer in the workplace to ensure they can navigate their treatment and recovery effectively.