Breast Cancer Survival, Work, and Earnings

Cathy J. Bradley, Heather Bednarek and David Neumark

No 8134, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Relying on data from the Health and Retirement Study, we examine differences between breast cancer survivors and a non-cancer control group in employment, hours worked, wages, and earnings. Overall, breast cancer has a negative impact on the decision to work. However, among survivors who work, hours of work and, correspondingly, annual earnings are higher compared to women in the non-cancer control group. These findings suggest that while breast cancer has a negative effect on women's employment, breast cancer may not be debilitating for those who remain in the work force. We explore numerous possible biases underlying our estimates especially selection based on information in the Health and Retirement Study, and examine related evidence from supplemental data sources.

JEL-codes: I12 J22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-02
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Published as Bradley, Cathy J., Heather L. Bednarek and David Neumark. "Breast Cancer Survival, Work, And Earnings," Journal of Health Economics, 2002, v21(5,Sep), 757-779.

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