Maddy Meislin on August 30, 2023
Opportunities for online education have been expanding over the last few years, with many courses and programs are low cost or free! Whether you’re looking to get back to work after treatment, hoping to move up in your current job, or planning a career change, continuing to develop new skills can be a great way to make yourself more competitive.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 31, 2023
Online reviews of healthcare providers can be a valuable resource for patients seeking care and/or looking to provide feedback. But it's also a way to potentially accidentally disclose a diagnosis
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on June 29, 2023
Our 13th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer was held last week on Friday, June 23rd. We were thrilled to see a mix of patients, survivors, caregivers, HR/ nonprofit/healthcare professionals, managers, coworkers, advocates, friends and family members come together from around the country – and even the globe!
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on May 26, 2023
Chemo-brain or brain fog is a common side-effect of people receiving cancer treatment. Tthis can often affect how someone is able to function on the job. Here are some key reasons why monotasking can be particularly beneficial, especially for someone experiencing chemo-brain
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on March 29, 2023
On March 24th, 2023, Cancer and Careers hosted its 10th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer virtually. This blog gives a short recap of the day.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on February 10, 2023
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance’s For the Love of my Gurls campaign is bringing more awareness to the fact that black women are at a higher risk for breast cancer – and further, how black women can understand personal risk through conversation.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 27, 2023
Millionaire, Steve Adcock and retiree at age of 35, lists tips and techniques for acing an interview -- which he thinks is the most important key to success.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on October 27, 2022
Our 8th annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer hosted a record-breaking 151 attendees, with sessions on Navigating Work After Diagnosis, Job Hunting in 2022 and Career Shifting: Tips, Tools & Techniques.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 10, 2022
CAC offers 10 tips for setting up an ergonomic-friendly remote workspace.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 6, 2022
CAC’s 12th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer brought together over 660 attendees from 48 U.S. states (plus D.C.) to participate in sessions covering topics such as balancing treatment and work, making disclosure decisions, navigating self-care and more.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on May 11, 2022
How to inventory the skills you already have and look for jobs that match your skill set.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 12, 2022
There are many reasons cancer patients and survivors may want to switch careers. This blog provides steps you can take to achieve your goals.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on November 3, 2021
There are some beliefs about working remotely that research shows are myths. A recent Huffington Post article dispels a few.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on June 21, 2021
This year’s 11th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer will be another engaging day filled with need-to-know information on the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment. Join us!
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 23, 2020
With the new year approaching, now is a great time to revamp your job search. CAC is committed to providing expert programs and interactive services to help people diagnosed with cancer navigate a successful job search.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 2, 2020
This blog features four ways to get in the mindset of an interviewer so you can prepare for an interview accordingly.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on September 28, 2020
What you need to know about job searching during COVID-19,
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 6, 2020
CAC weighs in on a USA Today conversation with a human resources expert, answering a question posted by a cancer survivor regarding disclosure and returning to work during COVID-19.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 23, 2020
Strategies for coping with COVID fatigue.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 6, 2020
A recap of our 2020 National Conference on Work & Cancer, hosted virtually for the first time ever.
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