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Cancer survival is improving, but return‑to‑work support is falling behind

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Briefings

A joint report by Griffith University and Hannover Life Re Australasia Ltd. reveals Australia has improved cancer survival rates but lags significantly in supporting survivors' return to work. The study, published in the Griffith Research Repository, highlights that while medical outcomes have advanced, the psychological and logistical barriers preventing survivors from re-entering the workforce remain substantial and under-addressed.

Key points

• The Griffith University and Hannover Life Re Australasia Ltd. joint report titled "Return-to-Work for Cancer Survivors in the Life Insurance Context" was published in the Griffith Research Repository.
• Survival rates for cancer patients in Australia have increased substantially, yet the industry research indicates that support systems for returning to work have not kept pace with these medical advancements.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers the life insurance sector specifically, limiting generalizability to other industries. Data is from a single research collaboration and snapshot in time, with no longitudinal tracking of survivors' employment status over time.

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