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Who we help
If you’re here, something has changed.
We work alongside people navigating cancer and work, the carers supporting them, the workplaces wanting to do well by their people, and the healthcare professionals who refer them. Wherever you are right now — there’s a place to start.
When people come to us
People often come to us when they’re:
You don’t need to have it all worked out. Most people reach out at one of these moments.
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Unsure how to talk to their employer, manager or colleagues about a diagnosis.
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Trying to stay in work during treatment, but finding it difficult.
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Planning to return to work and feeling uncertain about capacity or confidence.
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Balancing work with treatment, recovery and self-care.
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Rethinking work, purpose or career direction after a diagnosis.
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Caring for someone with cancer, while trying to keep their own work and finances on track.
“I am a different person now. I don’t know what my capacity is — physically or cognitively.”
What this looks like
Two different journeys. The same care.
Staying connected during treatment
“I didn’t know how to keep working — or where to start.”
For many, the diagnosis itself is overwhelming. Add work into the picture — what to share, when, with whom, and how — and it’s a lot to carry alone.
“I didn’t know how I was going to keep working, or even where to start.”
— Person navigating cancer and work
With the right support, people are able to
- Have more confident conversations with their employer
- Put practical adjustments in place
- Stay connected to work in a way that works for them
Rebuilding confidence after treatment
The end of treatment isn’t the end of the experience.
Confidence, energy and direction can all be affected. Friends, family and colleagues often see treatment ending as the moment to “move on” — but this is often when people most need support.
“The network helps me explore new career options and reminds me I’m not alone.”
— Person navigating cancer and work
With the right support, people can
- Rebuild confidence and direction
- Make informed decisions about work and the future
- Connect with others who understand what they’re going through
When organisations & managers come to us
Turning good intentions into real action, so CancerKind isn’t the exception. It’s the standard.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Most managers and workplaces reach out at moments like this.
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Unsure how to start a conversation with a team member who’s just shared a diagnosis.
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Wanting to keep a valued employee connected to work during treatment.
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Supporting a return to work and unsure what “reasonable” looks like.
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Managing the impact on a wider team while supporting one person.
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Wanting consistency and confidence across managers, not just goodwill from one.
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Ready to build a genuinely CancerKind workplace, not just a policy on paper.
“We didn’t have a plan. We tried our best, but without processes, it was challenging.”
“It’s a topic that is not talked about and it is refreshing that the conversation has started.”
What this looks like
Practical support for the employee at every stage.
Supporting a team member
Through diagnosis, treatment and return.
Most managers want to get this right — but few have been trained for it, and every situation is different. It’s easy to worry about saying the wrong thing or not knowing what support is reasonable to offer.
“… we all left with much more knowledge than when we entered the room, as well as having something to hold on to in these work situations in terms of what we can do.”
— Workplace partner
With the right support, workplaces can:
- Retain experienced and valued employees, improving productivity
- Support managers to lead with clarity and confidence
- Strengthen trust, engagement and workplace culture
When healthcare professionals come to us
Healthcare specialists reach out to augment their supportive care across the cancer continuum.
You don’t need to manage this yourself. Most healthcare professionals reach out at one of these moments.
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Looking for somewhere to refer patients for support with work and income.
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Wanting to fill the gap between clinical care and everyday life.
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Supporting a patient weighing up work decisions during treatment.
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A trusted resource for patient education on the impact of cancer on work and income.
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Wanting a partner who understands both the clinical picture and the practical realities of work.
“Realised how much work is impacted and how challenging it can be to get back into the workforce.”
What this looks like
One referral. Ongoing, practical support.
A referral pathway that complements clinical care
Work and income concerns often sit outside what clinical care can address.
But they matter enormously to how someone experiences treatment and recovery. A simple referral gives patients somewhere to turn.
“Validated and reiterated the need for increased awareness to available services; prompted me also to think about carers returning to the workforce.”
— Health professional
With the right support, patients can:
- Make informed, practical decisions about work and income
- Feel less isolated and better equipped to navigate treatment
- Access peer support from others who understand the journey
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