# SEOM-AEEMT consensus on occupational cancer and cancer-associated disability

## TL;DR

This paper presents a collaborative framework between oncologists and occupational physicians to better assess and manage occupational cancer and related disability in Spain.

## Contribution

A structured consensus framework for assessing occupational cancer and disability, enhancing communication and management strategies.

## Key findings

- A joint initiative by SEOM and AEEMT was launched to improve occupational cancer prevention and management.
- The framework facilitates case notification and classification of occupational cancer contingencies.
- The collaboration supports evidence-based strategies for work reintegration of cancer patients.

## Abstract

Cancer is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in Spain and has a significant impact in the workplace, where exposure to carcinogens in the work environment can increase the risk of developing this disease. The lack of communication between oncologists and occupational physicians limits the accurate assessment of cancer as an occupational disease and as a cause of disability. In 2020, the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) and the Spanish Association of Occupational Medicine Specialists (AEEMT) launched a joint initiative to strengthen prevention, reporting, and management of occupational cancer. This consensus provides a structured framework for assessing the occupational origin of cancer, facilitating case notification and classification as occupational contingencies, and supporting informed evaluations of disability and work reintegration in patients with cancer. The collaboration between both societies aims not only to advance occupational cancer prevention but also to promote evidence-based strategies for return-to-work planning.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12094-025-04037-2.