National Conference on Work & Cancer

Cancer and Careers' 16th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer will be held virtually on Friday, June 26, 2026! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

This free, daylong event brings together patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR, advocates and others touched by cancer to explore the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment.

Date & Time:

Friday, June 26, 2026 — 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Topics:

Balancing treatment and work
Making disclosure decisions
Managing side-effects at work
Communicating effectively
Looking for work
...and more!

Topics are being updated and are subject to change.

Registration:

Registration is free and required per individual.

Location:

Zoom
Webinar and phone-only options available

Applications are now open for our 2026 National Conference Technology Assistance Program (TAP)! We know that not everyone has access to reliable technology in their home, which is why we offer these grants. This program provides a one-time award of one (1) laptop or Chromebook or similar device to recipients. Applications open Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and will remain open through Wednesday, April 29, 2026, or once we receive 60 submissions, whichever comes first. To learn more and apply, click here.

Accommodations:

Real-time closed captioning provided. To request accommodations, please email cancerandcareers@cew.org

Accreditation:

CEs/PDCs will be available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attend the Conference. Accreditation updates will be made on the Accreditation Page.