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TL;DR
This qualitative study of 16 Australian prostate cancer survivors found that treatment side-effects detrimentally impacted work ability, often persistently, and self-employed men faced greater challenges than salaried employees.
BMC Public Health · 3 authors, 2 centres
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This qualitative study of 16 Australian prostate cancer survivors found that treatment side-effects detrimentally impacted work ability, often persistently, and self-employed men faced greater challenges than salaried employees.
motivations to work, treatment decisions and work, effects on work ability, differences between self-employed and salaried men, and personal agency. Results indicated that prostate cancer and its treatment side-effects were detrimental to men's work capacity and could persist over an extended period. Most men desired to retain or return to work, but discussions with healthcare professionals about work-related consequences were largely absent during treatment decision-making. Self-employed men experienced greater challenges due to high financial burden and limited support. Implications suggest a need for systematic support and earlier communication about work impacts during treatment planning.