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2/5/24, 2:52 PM Workplace Strategies to Promote Early Cancer Detection and Prevention – The Fashion With Style
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. Enact a strict smoke-free
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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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