Maite Medina Ramirez on October 10, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, and there’s still time to pitch in to support CAC’s work while getting something nice for yourself! Our partners Laura Geller, Savoir Beauty and Crayola Flowers are generously supporting Cancer and Careers, raising awareness and making spending on skincare a force for good.

Maite Medina Ramirez on September 4, 2025

Job searching after receiving a cancer diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. The process is filled with emotional ups and downs and many unknowns which can feel like a loss of control. Thankfully, AI tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot can help you regain some control over the process by helping you discover job postings, perfect your resume

Maite Medina Ramirez on June 12, 2025

Returning to work after receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like a big step. For many people, applying for new jobs can feel like an endless series of rejections, or even worse, getting no response at all. One factor could be your resume getting caught in the company’s Applicant Tracking System, which is used to weed out unqualified resumes

Maite Medina Ramirez on February 19, 2025

A spotlight on two organizations serving the African American cancer community: ZERO Prostate Cancer and the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African American Women (ECANA)

Maite Medina Ramirez on January 24, 2025

The pressure to maintain a high level of productivity can be overwhelming for anyone, but for those navigating work after a cancer diagnosis, the strain can be even more pronounced.

Maite Medina Ramirez on November 25, 2024

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can make juggling work and personal health feel overwhelming. If you're continuing to work while undergoing treatment, it's crucial to pay attention to your mental health.

Maite Medina Ramirez on August 19, 2024

Our Balancing Work & Cancer webinar, Communicating Effectively: Part 1, took place on August 7th. CAC's assistant director of programs Nicole Jarvis led a crucial discussion on enhancing communication skills in the workplace, particularly in the context of navigating a cancer diagnosis. Effective communication is key to success and achieving goals.

Maite Medina Ramirez on May 24, 2024

Hola! My name is Maite, and I am thrilled to join Cancer and Careers as the Senior Program Coordinator.