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Jeremy Hunt calls for maternity leave law change for mothers diagnosed with cancer
Speaking to Sky News, Hunt said current rules force some mothers to choose between undergoing cancer treatment and spending time with their newborn.
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Just one in 12 feel comfortable discussing cancer concerns with their employer, finds Aviva
People were most likely to talk to their partner (46%), a medical professional (43%) or a close friend (35%).
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Cancer drives more long-term absences among younger workers, finds Unum UK
Cancer claims among employees under 40 went up by 36% between 2024 and 2025.
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56% of employers worried about cancer and serious ill-health, finds GRiD
Staff shared these concerns, with 25% of workers over 60 and 15% of all ages saying they were worried about serious ill-health such as cancer.
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St Andrews University and trade union agree deal for staff cancer support
UNISON representative Alex Duncan said the key change was extending the phased return to work from eight weeks to 12 weeks, all on full pay.
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Cancer survivors need more tailored workplace support, NEOMA research finds
A study by NEOMA Business School has found that existing support measures for employees returning to work after cancer fail to reflect the lasting impact of the disease on their professional lives.
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Healix Health launches precision cancer service to improve outcomes and cut costs
Healix Health has launched a new Precision Cancer Service in partnership with Further, offering genomic testing and expert clinical support to improve employee outcomes and reduce treatment costs.
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Most young employees unaware of cancer risks despite rising rates – Perci Health
Awareness was lowest among younger men, with only 31% of 16 to 24 year olds recognising smoking as a cancer risk.
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Cancer main cause for group risk claims in 2024, survival rates higher than ever – GRiD
Cancer made up 68% of group critical illness claims, 39% of group life assurance claims and 27% of group income protection claims.
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80% of cancer patients in L&G Return-to-Work Programme make successful comeback
The findings of L&G's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) report underscored the growing impact of technology-led partnerships in managing serious health-related work absences.
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Employment plays an important role in cancer recovery, finds L&G
This concern appeared significantly ahead of the following two concerns, which were challenges with lifestyle activities (65%) and challenges with social activities (59%).
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Zurich Corporate Risk introduces Precision CancerCare
Provided in partnership with Further, the service offers access to comprehensive genetic testing using the latest tumour profiling technology.