Scott Sinclair on July 28, 2026

A cancer diagnosis can quiet the creative parts of your brain that write, compose, move, design, and problem-solve. Whether you're working through treatment, returning to work after time off or looking for a new job, that creative shutdown can be challenging. Here are some steps to try to get "unstuck".

Scott Sinclair on July 9, 2026

June 26th, we hosted our 16th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer virtually. We were thrilled to welcome a diverse group of participants, including patients, survivors, caregivers, HR professionals, nonprofit and healthcare workers, managers, coworkers, advocates, friends, and family members from both across the nation and around the world.

Scott Sinclair on June 11, 2026

If you've received a cancer diagnosis, you've probably also experienced some level of anxiety. A recent Fast Company article on calming strategies for high-achieving, anxious minds resonated with us, because so many of the people we work with are exactly that: driven, capable, and doing their best to keep it all together.

Scott Sinclair on May 15, 2026

Starting a first job is a milestone, but for AYA cancer survivors, that milestone can feel different than their peers. Treatment, recovery, and long-term side effects can interrupt or delay early career opportunities in ways that feel disorienting. We've got four ways that can help you navigate this moment with confidence.

Scott Sinclair on February 6, 2026

Working through treatment, or returning to work after treatment, can be stressful. You're balancing competing needs, trying to meet deadlines while managing doctors appointments, treatments, side effects, etc. This type of juggling can lead to lower levels of self-esteem and make it hard to deal with office politics and standing up for yourself

Scott Sinclair on January 9, 2026

Navigating side effects like brain fog or "chemo brain" can be a challenge for someone working after receiving a cancer diagnosis. One helpful way of reframing challenges comes from a problem-solving approach called inversion, or thinking backwards.

Scott Sinclair on November 7, 2025

After nearly three decades working as a Broadway dresser, Kimberly Mark was diagnosed with cancer. Upon returning to work she utilized reasonable accommodations to help her manage treatment side-effects on the job.

Scott Sinclair on October 3, 2025

A job search can be filled with huge emotional ups and downs, especially for someone who is navigating the search after receiving a cancer diagnosis. All of this is incredibly normal and part of the process. Here are some ways to help.

Scott Sinclair on August 2, 2025

Regardless of whether you consider yourself an introvert, extrovert or anything in between, humans are social creatures. When we start to feel lonely, that can affect our mental health and in some scenarios, affect our ability to do our jobs. But there are steps one can take to feel less alone.

Scott Sinclair on July 18, 2025

Whatever the reason, leaving a job is something most of us will experience in our careers. But how you leave a job is important and requires some careful thinking and planning. When possible, you want to leave on a good note because you never know when you may need a good reference or favor in the future.

Scott Sinclair on July 11, 2025

What should you do after you've cried at work? There are many emotions that may be involved, and remember all of those are valid and should not be anything to be ashamed or embarrassed by. We've got some steps to take to help recover from the moment.

Scott Sinclair on May 16, 2025

Starting a new job can be exciting. It's a fresh start, a chance to learn new things, meet new people, etc. But it can also be stressful and create anxiety about fitting in, learning new systems, having to prove yourself. There are even more anxieties that can face somebody who is starting a new job after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

Scott Sinclair on May 9, 2025

We were first introduced to Lisa Petgrave-Nelson through her content on Instagram. Lisa is an oncology social worker and end-of-life doula with over twenty years of experience. I sat down for a quick Q&A with Lisa so we could learn even more about her and her experience supporting the cancer community.

Scott Sinclair on January 6, 2025

Many people may feel chaos creeping into their lives as they think of everything that has to happen in the future between balancing treatment, doctors appointments, blood work, etc on top of responsibilities of their job if they decide to continue working. Here are tips to help take control of that chaos:

Scott Sinclair on November 13, 2024

Our 2024 webinars are starting to come to an end with our second to last Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of the year held on November 6th. We recognized National Family Caregivers Month with a webinar on Balancing Work & Caregiving

Scott Sinclair on October 11, 2024

In the new film We Live in Time one of the main characters receives a cancer diagnosis and the first thing she asks is: How will this affect my job?

Scott Sinclair on September 20, 2024

Last week we held our latest Balancing Work & Cancer webinar last week. CAC's own Nicole Jarvis led the second part of our Communicating Effectively series. The sessions covered tips and techniques on communications in the online space, during the job search as well as having conversations at work.

Scott Sinclair on September 13, 2024

Many people walk into an interview feeling a lack of control over the process. They see the interview as the hiring manager/potential employer holding all the power, asking all the questions and leading the conversation. But there are ways for you the candidate to regain some control.

Scott Sinclair on September 5, 2024

For those who are working after receiving a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like your entire, already limited, pool of energy for the day can be spent just digging yourself out of emails every morning. A recent article from The Muse has some great tips on how to manage your inbox so you can better use your energy and time at work wisely.

Scott Sinclair on July 24, 2024

Laura Mock is a meteorologist working at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer in May of 2024. She has continued to work during treatment, and though she has received many positive comments, there have been some that she needed to address.