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  Amanda S. on Jun 21, 2011

  Oh, I think I miss understood this website. I see it is for cancer patients and their careers. I am hoping maybe you might still be able to direct me to someone that I may be able to talk with. Thanks! This is a great program you have. :)

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  Alice McKenney on Jun 22, 2011

  Cancer and Careers Staff Comment:

  Hi Amanda,

  Thanks for reaching out.  There are a number of routes that you can take in your career path that can lead you to working in a cancer related field. As you mention oncology is one of them; oncology nurses are particularly in demand, but there are also doctors, social workers, etc.  If you are interested in entering the medical profession you might want to consider some of these avenues and speak with someone in your area who works in them or teaches at programs for them.

  There are ways to get involved outside of the medical world as well.  The other main cancer related field is cancer nonprofits.  There are a variety of them out there (including ACS which you mention you've volunteered for) that hire in any number of capacities, from communications to fundraising to accounting and everything in between.  A great website for these sorts of job postings is idealist.org.

  I hope this helps!

  Alice

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  Kathy Flora on Jun 29, 2011

  Career Coach Comment:

  Amanda;

  Congratulations for finding a passion that may carry you through to a career.  It is challenging to determine you life's work, but remember that each step you take can bring you closer to that dream job, though you may not start exactly where you want.   I am intrigued by the fact that you thought about agricultural sciences.   Because of that little tidbit in your first question, I want to encourage you to look into the biological sciences, genetics, pharmacy and research related fields, too.   Sometimes the impact you can have on something like cancer can be indirect but very, very powerful.   If sciences are your thing...do some exploring there.   Caregiving professions are much in demand, but so are those that tackle the tough investigative issues.

  While you are in school, be sure to visit the career counselors that your school probably employs to assist students determine majors or study and life plans.  They can administer some vocational assessments that may also guide you.

  And, do keep volunteering and talking to those who work in fields that interest you.  Sometimes the best career coaching you can get is that which comes from people who have been there.

  Best of luck to you in this exciting stage of discovery!

  Kathy, Career Coach

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  Jamie A. on Apr 7, 2013

  Hey im,a college student thats interested in,studying cancer or something like radation therapist.what should i study if i want To do cancer research?” Can someone give me ideas i can take To mind?
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  Sarah Goodell on Apr 8, 2013

  Cancer and Careers Staff Comment:

  Hi Jamie,

  Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately this isn't our area of expertise, so we don't have a list of schools or programs that we can share with you. We would recommend searching for schools in the country that have strong programs in nursing (specifically oncology nursing) and pre-med programs.

  I hope that this is helpful and please let me know if you have any other questions.

  Best,

  Sarah, Cancer and Careers Program Coordinator

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