Are lymphoma survivors really at higher risk for unemployment/underemployment?

The authors discuss the impact of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) treatment on employment and health insurance of patients in the U.S. The authors mention that some employees denied of having HL due to fear of losing job and insurance coverage. Moreover, they mention that some male employees are denied jobs due to several factors such as physical disfigurement, low income and scars on their necks and heads.