A recently revised law in Japan now provides the necessary support for cancer patients, so that they may continue to work or study while receiving treatment for cancer. There is a call for companies to make arrangements that enable people to find employment or continue working even if they're diagnosed with cancer.

Since cancer treatment tends to require a long time, it's necessary for income sources to be stable for working-age patients who are finding it difficult to balance work and treatment.

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