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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Employment Challenges as Adults

Researchers examined over 6,000 adults treated for cancer before age 20 to see how health affected employment. Over 11 years, 21.3% of female and 14.5% of male full-time workers became unemployed, part-time, or stopped work. Chronic conditions led to more job changes, highlighting workplace support needs.