The breast cancer of a former nurse at the Sarreguemines hospital center (Moselle), was recognized as an occupational disease in January, a first in France
His case could set a precedent. The breast cancer of a former nurse from Moselle was recognized in January as an occupational disease, after a very long procedure. The caregiver, now 62, worked at the Sarreguemines hospital center at night for 28 years. “Her breast cancer was diagnosed while she was still working, forcing her to stop working for her care. When he returned from treatment, his working conditions remained almost unchanged. As a result, she could not complete her career and had to choose the option of early retirement. It was not until 2023 that his cancer was recognized as an occupational disease, with a disability rate of 35%, ”says the European Trade Union Institute, on its site.