what is affect of cancer
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A basic understanding of cancer and its treatment can help you to offer the right support to your employees.
After diagnosis or treatment, some people may have to give up their occupation because the symptoms mean they cannot work. In other cases, people will be able to carry on working, but they may still need some time off. Some people may look to work as a way to keep their lives as normal as possible.
Treatment may be:
surgery
chemotherapy
radiotherapy
hormonal therapies
targeted therapies.
It may cause a range of side effects that could affect your employee’s ability to work. These include:
fatigue
risk of infection
nausea and vomiting
body changes.
After being diagnosed with cancer, your employee may be going through a range of emotions. They may need time off and support to process those emotions.