The Return-to-Work Experience of Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years of age or older. * Diagnosis: Primary diagnosis of neoplasm. * Treatment: Currently undergoing at least one anticancer treatment (pharmacological/systemic therapy, surgery, or radiotherapy). * Setting: Patients managed in a Day Hospital or outpatient setting. * Employment Status: Engaged in paid and continuous professional activity at the time of diagnosis. * Language: Ability to understand and speak the Italian language fluently. * Informed Consent: Ability to provide written informed consent for study participation and data processing (privacy) in accordance with local regulations. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing Unemployment: Individuals who were not employed prior to the onset of the disease. * Psychiatric or Cognitive Impairment: Current diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or cognitive dysfunction that may interfere with the ability to participate in the interview. * Terminal Prognosis: Patients with a diagnosis of terminal illness or end-of-life status. * Lack of Voluntary Consent: Individuals who voluntarily choose not to participate in the project or withdraw consent.