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Workers who are dealing with or recovering from cancer often face challenges – such as fatigue – that can affect job performance and safety. But experts say employers can offer accommodations to help these workers stay on the job.
Madison, WI – Advancements in symptom control may help cancer patients whose cancer has spread continue to work, according to a recent study from the University of Wisconsin.
New York – A new survey from the nonprofit organization Cancer and Careers has found that nearly 75 percent of cancer patients and survivors want to work but must contend with challenges, such as fatigue, that can affect their performance.
Fumigants used in the grain industry contain chemicals that can contribute to cancer, heart disease and other permanent health disorders among workers, OSHA cautioned in a Safety and Health Information Bulletin released in January.
Greater emphasis is needed on reducing cancer-causing conditions in the workplace, and information on occupational carcinogens in Europe is “outdated and incomplete,” according to a new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, also known as EU-OSHA.
Washington – Results of a NIOSH study of workers at a former IBM plant could not establish a definitive link between chemical exposures and cancer risk.
Atlanta – People living near refineries and manufacturing plants that release the chemical benzene may be more likely to develop blood cancer, according to a new study from Emory University.
