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Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Cancer, Work & Employment”
Paris, November 21 and 22, 2022
P. Gérain, P. Aurouet, J. Foucaud
Psycho-Oncologie 2023, 17(1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.3166/pson-2022-0227
Abstract
This paper is an overview of the International
Scientific Conference on “Cancer, Work & Employment”
that was held in Paris on November 21 and 22, 2022, and
organized by the French National Cancer Institute (INCa).
The conference was structured around four keynote presentations and two roundtables, with renowned international
speakers. The focus of this conference was to discuss the
challenges of return or access to work and job retention
when facing cancer, from interdisciplinary perspectives
(e.g., psychology, sociology, economics). Speakers analyzed
return-to-work (RTW) determinants for cancer patients, with
a particular focus on specific forms of cancer, working
conditions (e.g., self-employment, adaptations at work when
returning), and the influence of differences in social welfare
systems. Current interventions to support RTW were analyzed, from the patient’s point of view and in terms of improving healthcare professionals’ practices. Prospects for future
research in the field were also discussed (e.g., focus on
underrepresented populations, considering the influence of
longer treatments, incorporating changes in career paths).
Finally, the broad spectrum of disciplines and the diversity
in involved countries offered a rare opportunity to exchange
ideas and helped initiate collaboration between participants.
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APA Style
Gérain, P., Aurouet, P., Foucaud, J. (2023). Proceedings of the international scientific conference “cancer, work & employment”<br/>paris, november 21 and 22, 2022. Psycho-Oncologie, 17(1), 11-17. https://doi.org/10.3166/pson-2022-0227
Vancouver Style
Gérain P, Aurouet P, Foucaud J. Proceedings of the international scientific conference “cancer, work & employment”<br/>paris, november 21 and 22, 2022. Psycho-Oncologie. 2023;17(1):11-17 https://doi.org/10.3166/pson-2022-0227
IEEE Style
P. Gérain, P. Aurouet, and J. Foucaud "Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “Cancer, Work & Employment”<br/>Paris, November 21 and 22, 2022," Psycho-Oncologie, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 11-17. 2023. https://doi.org/10.3166/pson-2022-0227