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More cancer survivors are returning to work. Are employers ready to support them?

While some companies are willing to help such workers, efforts remain inconsistent

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Low Youjin

Low Youjin

Published Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · 02:00 PM
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    • More cancer survivors are returning to work, but many continue to cope with fatigue, “brain fog” and other lasting effects of treatment that remain largely unseen in the workplace.
    • More cancer survivors are returning to work, but many continue to cope with fatigue, “brain fog” and other lasting effects of treatment that remain largely unseen in the workplace. IMAGE: HYRIE RAHMAT, BT; WITH AI ASSISTANCE

    [SINGAPORE] When Rachel (not her real name) was diagnosed with Stage 3 nasopharyngeal cancer at the age of 51, she assumed her biggest battle would be treatment.

    Instead, one of her toughest challenges came later: returning to her job as support staff in an international school.

    As more cancer survivors return to work, employers increasingly face the question of how to support them – but efforts on the ground remain inconsistent, even as Singapore marks National Cancer Survivors Month in June.

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