What is Return to Work Navigator?

A comprehensive toolkit designed to support cancer survivors in their transition back to the workplace, offering guidance, resources, and practical tools for managing fatigue, communication, accommodations, and legal rights.

Workplace Accommodations

Select the accommodations you need and generate a formal request letter

Try the guided letter generator

Select Your Accommodations

Choose from common accommodations. You can customize or add more in the form.

Schedule Flexibility

Flexible start/end times for medical appointments

Compressed work week (e.g., 4 longer days instead of 5)

Intermittent FMLA for treatment days

Gradual return schedule (part-time to full-time)

Extended breaks for rest or medication

No early morning meetings

Work Location

Work from home 2-3 days per week

Full remote work during treatment

Hybrid schedule flexibility

Closer parking space

Workspace near restroom

Private office or quieter workspace

Physical Accommodations

Ergonomic chair or standing desk

Modified desk height or equipment

Reduced physical job duties temporarily

Access to refrigerator for medications

Temperature control in workspace

Lighter workload during recovery

Breaks & Rest

Additional rest breaks as needed

Longer lunch break for medical needs

Access to quiet room for rest

Flexible break schedule

Permission to lie down if needed

Snack breaks for medication timing

Your Information

Your Name

Supervisor/HR Name

Start Date

Duration

Additional Notes (Optional)

Selected:

accommodations

Doctor's Documentation Template

Give this template to your doctor to complete on their letterhead. This documentation supports your accommodation request.

[Date]

To Whom It May Concern:

[Patient name] is under my care for a medical condition. Due to their condition and treatment, I recommend the following workplace accommodations:

• [Specific accommodation with medical justification]
• [Specific accommodation with medical justification]
• [Specific accommodation with medical justification]

These accommodations are medically necessary and would enable [patient name] to continue performing their essential job functions. The expected duration of these accommodations is [timeframe/ongoing].

If you have questions regarding these recommendations, please contact my office at [phone].

Sincerely,
[Doctor name] [Title]
[Practice name]