TITLE:
The Role of Work in Breast Cancer Patients
AUTHORS:
Manuela Pennisi, Giuseppe Chisari, Marco Vacante, Francesco Lucca, Salvatore Spitaleri, Giulia Malaguarnera, Giuseppe Grosso, Filippo Drago, Vito Catania, Alfredo Consoli, Mariano Malaguarnera
KEYWORDS:
Breast Cancer; Job Satisfaction; Quality of Life; Cancer Survivors; Work; Absenteeism; Presenteeism
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cancer Therapy,
Vol.4 No.8,
October
25,
2013
ABSTRACT: Background: Since the survival rates of cancer have increased considerably, the long-term
side effects of cancer and cancer-related treatments may impact survivors’
capability to regain normal lives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
effects of the breast cancer on the job satisfaction and the quality of life. Methods: We enrolled 130
women divided into four groups: 1) 40 breast cancer survivors (aged 39 - 50);
2) 44 women diagnosed with breast cancer (aged 35 - 49); 3) 46 women in good
health status (aged 37 - 48). Job satisfaction was measured with the
Warr-Cook-Wall (WCW) Job satisfaction scale that measures overall job
satisfaction and satisfaction with nine aspects of work. Results: Compared to healthy subjects, breast cancer survivors reported a poorer
number of hours of work (p Conclusions: Understanding the job problems associated
with cancer can provide relevant information regarding potential treatment and
psychological support in breast cancer survivors.