Free return to work after cancer planner

Going back to work after cancer is a transition, not a switch you flip. Most people do not go from treatment straight to a full week, and the right pace is personal. Treatment type, lingering side effects, and the demands of your job all shape the timeline.

This free planner helps you decide when you are ready, ease in at a workable pace, and protect your energy along the way. It walks through the decision with your care team, then gives you a phased return schedule to fill in.

You will also find plain ways to manage fatigue through the working day and simple scripts for talking with your employer, so returning to work after cancer feels less like a leap and more like a plan.

If you want the fuller picture before you start filling this in, our guide to returning to work after cancer treatment covers timing, energy, accommodations, and what you choose to share with your employer.