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Meet Isabella Ferrari, Oncology Dietitian

Tatiana Pacheco on October 2, 2023

We’re midway through our Pregunte a los Expertos series, and it’s been amazing seeing our Hispanic and Latine community come together for this event! We’re excited to continue the conversation tomorrow Tuesday, October 3rd. Isabella Ferrari, MCN, CSO, RDN, LDN, will be joining us to discuss strategies for eating well at work and beyond.

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Meet Edwin González, SHRM-CP

Tatiana Pacheco on September 22, 2023

Today we are introducing Edwin González, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Resources Manager at Tate’s Bake Shop! Edwin has over 10 years of experience in human resources, and he will be joining us next week on September 26th to discuss how HR can support someone facing work challenges during and after treatment.

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Pregunte a los Expertos is Back!

Tatiana Pacheco on September 15, 2023

I’m thrilled to announce we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with the return of Pregunte a los Expertos (Ask the Experts), an open, interactive online forum designed to provide our Spanish-speaking community with knowledge and insights to their work-related concerns.

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Pregúntale a los Expertos with Dr. Nieves Cuervo

Tatiana Pacheco on October 13, 2022

It’s a wrap! Dr. Nieves Cuervo joined us this past Tuesday, October 11th for the final session of Pregúntale a los Expertos, an interactive series that provided space for Spanish-speaking patients and survivors to hear from nutrition, health and legal experts.

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Pregúntale a los Expertos with José Pérez, Esq.

Tatiana Pacheco on October 6, 2022

José Pérez, Esq. joined us to discuss legal rights in the workplace after a cancer diagnosis, responding to questions from the audience about topics such as working patient/survivor laws, disclosure requirements and reasonable accommodations.

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Pregúntale a los Expertos with Altagracia Gomez

Tatiana Pacheco on September 29, 2022

On Tuesday, September 27th we hosted Pregúntale a los Expertos (Ask the Experts) with Altagracia Gomez, nutrition expert and community educator, who shared tips and tricks about balancing nutrition, work demands and treatment.

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New Series in Spanish: Pregúntale a los Expertos!

Tatiana Pacheco on September 22, 2022

Tune in for our new Pregúntale a los Expertos (Ask the Experts) series, an interactive online forum providing direct access to Latinx experts answering your most pressing questions about managing work and cancer.

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Tips on Communicating Your Needs After a Diagnosis

Sissy Silva on January 11, 2021

Our ability to communicate clearly and effectively can make all the difference in achieving personal and professional goals. While it is a necessity for daily life, communicating our needs and emotions can sometimes prove to be confusing and difficult. For survivors, a cancer diagnosis can add on new layers of complexity.

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Resume Writing — Where to Start

Sissy Silva on November 12, 2018

You’ve decided you want to make a change in your professional life. One of the most crucial steps to accomplishing this is having a strong, well-written resume. Find out how to set yourself apart from all other candidates and make a favorable impression on the hiring manager.

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Ask the Experts 2014 Registration Open!

Sarah Goodell on February 14, 2014

This free teleconference will cover the practical and legal challenges that patients and survivors face navigating work and a diagnosis, followed by a Q&A session. Register today!

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Ask the Experts Teleconference Tackles Side Effects at Work

Eva LaManna on August 5, 2013

During July's Ask The Experts teleconference a number of questions came up regarding how to handle treatment side effects at work. Take a look at what our panel of experts had to say.

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Get your legal, insurance, and career questions answered next week!

Alice McKenney on July 12, 2012

Next Thursday we are hosting another one of our acclaimed Ask The Experts teleconferences. Be sure to register now to get in on the information!

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Free teleconferences with a career coach & legal expert - register now!

Alice McKenney on February 9, 2012

Registration is officially open for the 2012 Ask The Experts teleconference series. Not sure how to deal with the gap on your resume? What about if the way your employer treats you is legal? This is your change to ask a career coach and legal expert any questions you may have.

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This Just In! Ask the Experts is Back for One More Teleconference!

Andrew Jacob on November 3, 2011

Ask the Experts: Job Search Tools, Tips and Tricks with Executive and Career Coach and Author Julie Jansen will be held Dec 1st. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about how to handle interviews and tweak your resume, plus ask questions about the job search!

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CAC featured during TalkAboutHealth Q&A

Alice McKenney on October 27, 2011

TalkAboutHealth has become the go-to resource for patients and survivors alike to ask questions covering everything from medication side effects to emotional health, and get straight, direct answers from the leading experts. Cancer and Careers was recently chosen to be the resident expert on issues regarding work & cancer.

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Time to Spice Things Up: 10 Unique Job Hunt Tactics

Melissa DeLeo on October 21, 2011

If you've hit a job search plateau and need a new approach, maybe it's time to think outside the box.

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Sign up today for the final Ask the Experts Career Advice workshop of 2011!

Melissa DeLeo on October 5, 2011

Tomorrow, October 6th, is the fourth and last Career Advice session of the 2011 Ask The Experts Series. At 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT you can dial in to speak with our very own career coach and expert, Julie Jansen, for free.

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What you Need to Know about Your Resume References

Melissa DeLeo on September 12, 2011

A personal reference can be the make or break factor in landing a new job. Learn how to set yourself up for success.

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Revving up for the Fall

Andrew Jacob on August 23, 2011

Get ready for Cancer and Career's Fall lineup of events & more!

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Self-Employment for Survivors

Melissa DeLeo on August 15, 2011

Whether you are just now starting to consider self-employment or you are a seasoned self starter, Cancer and Careers can help you along the way.

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