As we mentioned, it’s illegal for your employer or tutor to discriminate against you once you’ve told them you have cancer or you had it in the past. Because it’s illegal, you have legal options for dealing with the person or organisation if you’ve been discriminated against. Before taking legal action, you might want to speak with your union if the problem is at work, or someone at your education provider. Most people are able to resolve issues without taking legal action against their employer or education provider, but it’s important to know that this is an option for you.