Chrissy Brennan on October 10, 2016
We are so excited to be returning to Los Angeles to share our information and resources in person with those in the area who need it.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on September 15, 2016
Every year, our conference sizzle reel brings to life our signature event and showcases our community and the importance of our mission.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on August 15, 2016
Job interviews give you the chance to share information about yourself and your capabilities. But before you sit down to speak with a hiring manager, make sure you know what’s useful to share — and what you’re better off keeping to yourself.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on July 28, 2016
For anyone trying to manage cancer in addition to a job, the term “overwhelmed” doesn’t even come close. Learning how to cultivate mindfulness can help.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on July 11, 2016
Being happy at work is important to most people, but it can be especially important to cancer patients and survivors who are working through treatment. Find out how changing the way you think about your job can improve your degree of job satisfaction.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on June 13, 2016
Our 2016 National Conference on Work & Cancer is this coming Friday, June 17, and it’s shaping up to be a terrific event across the board.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on May 17, 2016
Job-hunting is a multi-step process. Because it’s so involved — and can often take longer than we want — sometimes common sense gets lost in the shuffle.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on April 11, 2016
On June 17th Cancer and Careers will hold its sixth annual National Conference on Work & Cancer, featuring our core content on balancing work and employment, as well as new sessions and speakers on topics such as body image/self-confidence and nutrition.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on March 10, 2016
Cancer and Careers is thrilled to officially introduce our new website! After nearly a year of collective brainstorming, innovative designing, careful building and tons of hard work, we’re very proud of the result: a beautifully re-engineered and well-organized site with an improved user experience and access to helpful tools and information.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on February 11, 2016
Thankfully, more and more employers are starting to realize that by supporting staff members who have cancer, the company itself stands to benefit as well.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on November 24, 2015
Our first official conference in Los Angeles was extremely well received, with 100% of survey respondents saying they’d recommend the program to others.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on October 22, 2015
When it comes to your resume, a lot of information has to be conveyed in a limited amount of time and space. So what you include has to pack a punch!
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on September 28, 2015
Whether you're looking to hone your skills or develop new ones, one site, in particular, offers some cost-effective options.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on September 8, 2015
Many cancer survivors are concerned that during a job interview, they may be asked about their health history. If you’re faced with an unlawful question, it’s important to know your rights — and how to respond.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on August 19, 2015
National Cancer Legal Services Network is one of Cancer and Careers' valued Community Partners and trusted resources, promoting access to healthcare and increasing the availability of legal services for people living with cancer.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on August 6, 2015
Cancer and Careers is gearing up to host its first-ever West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer this fall. Though we’ve been delivering in-person presentations, workshops, seminars, and in-service trainings throughout the country for years — in addition to a host of online webinars — we’re now expanding our regional conference program westward.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on April 30, 2015
Find out about our conference in Chicago earlier this month and why it was such a big success!
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on February 24, 2015
Now that 2015 is under way, it's a good time to inject some renewed energy into your job search. Two easy ways to freshen things up are to tweak your resume and rethink your approach to writing cover letters.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on October 30, 2014
Flexible jobs are not the “special case” arrangements they once were. Today, more than 65% of employers allow some of their employees to work from home. That’s good news for anyone living with cancer.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on September 30, 2014
We've released the official sizzle reel of our 4th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer — and set a date for next year’s Conference: Friday, June 12, 2015.
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