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1. Provide education and awareness: Educate employees about common cancer risks, warning signs and available resources. Host
regular workshops and information campaigns to empower employees to be proactive about their health and seek prompt medical
attention if they notice any potential symptoms.

2. Encourage regular screening: Early diagnosis of cancer nearly always results in better treatment outcomes. Ensure employees’
health benefits cover key screenings and that your organisation’s policy makes screenings feasible. Encourage employees to take
time off for their annual medical exam.
3. Promote healthy habits: Provide access to healthy food options in your organisation’s cafeteria and onsite vending machines.
Implement initiatives such as wellness programmes, step challenges and discounted gym memberships to encourage physical
activity and healthy eating habits.

4. Encourage open communication: Create a safe and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable discussing cancer
concerns and accessing resources. Offer confidential counselling services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).

5. Conduct a workplace assessment: Analyse potential workplace hazards that might increase cancer risk, such as exposure to
carcinogens. Implement control measures to minimise risks and promote a healthy working environment. Modern office work may
also contribute directly to three cancer risk factors, including excess body weight, diet and physical inactivity.

6. Implement a smoke-free workplace: 25% of all cancer deaths are caused by tobacco use and providing employees with smoking-
cessation support helps reduce the risk.5 Enact a strict smoke-free policy to protect employees from second-hand smoke, a
significant cancer risk factor.
7. Provide holistic care and support: Extend employee assistance programmes to include cancer-specific resources. Offer access to
counselling, financial planning assistance and support groups throughout the cancer journey.

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