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This paper aims to extend previous work in two ways: first, through exploring the way in which communication and support at work effect cancer survivors on their return to work and during the post\u2010return period; and second, by drawing on a research sample working in the United Kingdom.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>: In all, 26 cancer survivors took part in a semi\u2010structured telephone interview. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>: The analysis revealed three key findings. First, the central role of communication and support from (and between) occupational health, line managers, and colleagues was highlighted. Second, two discrete processes or periods of return to work were identified: the experience of return to work during the initial period of return and the experiences of post\u2010return to work. Third, during the post\u2010return period, the importance of the delayed impact of cancer on the ability to work, the lack of follow\u2010up and monitoring, and the wear\u2010off effect of empathy and support were highlighted as contributing to return\u2010to\u2010work difficulties.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Conclusions<\/jats:italic>: This qualitative study highlights the importance of communication within the workplace with regard to the return\u2010to\u2010work process and the need to provide better support and guidance to cancer survivors, line managers and colleagues. Research is required in delineating how employers without occupational health or human resources support manage the return\u2010to\u2010work process. 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