Safeguarding the right to work for people with advanced breast cancer (ABC) and their caregivers: A global snapshot of legislati

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Published: 13 Oct 2026
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Hayley Jones and Sarah McHutchison

Hayley Jones (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer, Australia) and Sarah McHutchison (McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer, Australia) speaks to ecancer about safeguarding the right to work for people with advanced breast cancer (ABC) and their caregivers.

They explore research on safeguarding the right to work for individuals with advanced breast cancer, presented at the World Cancer Congress.

It analyses laws across 24 countries, highlighting significant gaps in protections, discrimination, and access to flexible work arrangements.

The discussion emphasises the importance of workplace connection for routine, income, and support, and identifies areas for legal reform to create more inclusive work environments.