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Melissa DeLeo on February 17, 2011
HMO…PPO…COPAY…COBRA...oh my! If you’re like me, the world of insurance lingo and policy conditions can feel like you’re standing in the middle of Macy’s on Christmas Eve—confusing, sweat inducing and wishing you could find a lifeboat out of there. But no worries, take a deep breath, we can get through this together.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on February 14, 2011
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new program for patients and survivors:
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on February 10, 2011
I am the first person to admit that the word networking makes me shudder with displeasure. I like things to be authentic and organic and there is something about “networking” that screams awkward and slightly fake.
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on February 7, 2011
Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, is taking his third leave of absence in the past seven years to undergo treatment for what the press assumes is a recurrence of pancreatic cancer (there are no formal statements yet). Already Apple executives and the general public are calling for his return to work.
Read MoreMelissa DeLeo on February 4, 2011
Do your patients ask for guidance on working through treatment? Do you wish you had better answers? If you've answered yes to both of these questions, don't worry, the answers are only a click away. At Cancer and Careers' free three-part series of teleconferences/webinars you will learn how to advise your patients
Read MoreAlice McKenney on January 27, 2011
A few months ago, our friend Joanna Morales from the Cancer Legal Resource Center was interviewed for The Huffington Post about workplace protections for those suffering from “chemo brain.”
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on January 24, 2011
I know many of us are still trying to wrap our heads around the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and what it really means for us as individuals, especially as the new Congress comes in and the debates about its value rage on.
Read MoreKate Sweeney on January 18, 2011
One of the great things about having CAC staff in multiple locations is, if there’s a monster snowstorm in one city, someone on the CAC team can still get to our events around the country — like I did last week.
Read MoreKate Sweeney on January 13, 2011
One of my favorite pieces of advice from our career coaches is to assemble your own board of directors during your job hunt or change.
Read MoreDevon Slauenwhite on January 10, 2011
As the New Year begins, we just want to say thank you for making 2010 an extraordinary year for Cancer and Careers.
Read MoreMelissa DeLeo on January 6, 2011
Hot Off The Presses! Cancer and Careers is thrilled to unveil two of our latest and greatest publications. It is our hope that these new resources will serve and support all working people wth cancer.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on January 3, 2011
Being diagnosed with cancer can sometimes cause a course direction when it comes to your job and career choices. For some, it becomes a time to regroup and re-evaluate next steps in the employment arena.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on December 23, 2010
Cancer in the workplace can cause a shift in normal operations. When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, these shifts can be slight or vast depending upon the type of work, the work culture, the individual diagnosed and your relationship with that person.
Read MoreMelissa DeLeo on December 9, 2010
Hi! I am Melissa DeLeo and I couldn't be more thrilled to be joining Cancer and Careers as Program Coordinator.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on December 6, 2010
The Colon Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Cancer and Careers and The Cancer Legal Resource Center, presents their Employment and Cancer webinar next Tuesday, December 14th.
Read MoreDevon Slauenwhite on December 3, 2010
The Beauty of Giving Luncheon & Live Auction brings the together people from the beauty community and beyond each December to raise money for Cancer and Careers. At the Luncheon, CEW Foundation recognizes individuals and companies
Read MoreCancer and Careers Guest Blogger on November 30, 2010
Most of us have built up a carefully constructed work persona and we work hard at protecting that persona by keeping a fairly strict line of demarcation between our personal and professional lives. Returning to work after a lengthy absence of nine months following treatment for breast cancer was an unsettling time for me, as those
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on November 22, 2010
Hi! I’m Andrew and I’m the new Development Coordinator. I’ll be handling some of the fundraising work and helping out with the day to day operations.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on November 15, 2010
A few days ago 50% of the Cancer and Careers team headed to Austin for one of our favorite events of the year, the LiveSTRONG Young Adult Alliance Annual Meeting. It is truly a rare opportunity for advocacy organizations, medical insitutions and government agencies to all come together as peers to discuss the disparities the young adults with
Read MoreAlice McKenney on November 9, 2010
Each day the media bombards us with news, stories and opinions on a wide range of topics. Filtering through this plethora of info can sometimes be a therapeutic, enjoyable ritual as you learn and can share your findings with others. On other days, the information presented can be absolutely overwhelming and confusing, and there isn't enough time to
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