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School and Work

Returning to work or school, or seeking a new job or school program following cancer treatment is an important goal for many young adult cancer survivors.

Engaging in work and educational activities are meaningful life roles that provide a sense of self-identity, stability, daily structure and offer a network of social support. Returning to work or school following treatment can provide a sense of normalcy and can have a positive impact on your self-confidence and self-image.

People treated for cancer sometimes have new challenges when they return to school or work. You may notice new difficulties with returning to school or work because of:

  • side effects of cancer or cancer treatment
  • fatigue (feeling very tired) and changes in your sleep patterns
  • pain
  • stress and anxiety
  • changes in how you can think and focus (cancer-related "brain fog")

Your health care team has prepared tips and resources that can make your return to school or work easier. The tips and resources may be most helpful if you are a young adult cancer survivor (someone under age 40), but anyone can use this information to help them adjust to everyday life after cancer treatment.

Online Schools and Career Building Programs

High Schools
Colleges & Universities
Career Building Programs

Scholarships & Bursaries

The Survivor Scholarship Program
Emmy Duff Scholarship
Pink Pearl Scholarship
Brain Tumour Youth Education Award
Easter Seals Ontario Post-Secondary Scholarships
The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
Roots for Youth
Shine Bright Bursaries

Work & Employment Support Services

Career Edge
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Youth Employment Service (YES) - YESability

Return to Work & Assistance Programs

POGO School and Work Transitions Program
Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program
Cancer and Work website
Cancer and Careers

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https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/Health_Professionals/Patient_Referral/Pages/dr_referral_psychosocial_oncology.aspx
https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/Education/Continuing_Education_Programs/Pages/continuing_education_programs.aspx
Last reviewed: 6/20/2022
Last modified: 11/2/2023 12:28 PM
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