Supporting women with breast cancer to return to work
Past participant Helena talks about her experience of CanWork.
A national study to test CanWork
A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin are carrying out a study to test if CanWork helps women with breast cancer to manage cancer and treatment-related symptoms in work.
What is CanWork?
A six-week online programme delivered by an occupational therapist
Provides women with breast cancer with skills to manage cancer and treatment-related physical and psychological symptoms in work
Provides knowledge of legal and financial entitlements to prepare for return to work
We are seeking 248 women with breast cancer for this important study.
Prof Deirdre Connolly explains the CanWork Study.
CanWork
CanWork is a six-week online programme. You will log on for five 90-minute group sessions and will have a final individual meeting with the occupational therapist to design a bespoke return-to-work plan.
Each of the group sessions provide education and peer-led discussion on managing cancer-related symptoms and help you discover what supports are available to manage difficulties in work.
You are supported to set goals to apply knowledge and self-management strategies to your weekly activities.
This study will help to inform future services for women with breast cancer returning to work after cancer treatment.
Contact us here if you would like to enroll.
