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Caring for Your Mental Health

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.

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A Conversation with the Unstoppable Laurie MacCaskill

Rebecca Nellis on October 23, 2024

A pancreatic cancer survivor, MacCaskill is a speaker and motivator who has served as the Chair of the Board of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and lobbied congress for cancer research funding. Her story—and how staying connected, engaged and working helped her cope—rings true with so much of what CAC has been advocating for more than 20 years

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Cancer & Work Reflected in a New Film

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?

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The Impact of Healthcare Policy on Cancer Survivors: Insights from the 2023 Survey

Sissy Silva on October 4, 2024

posted in Research

One of the standout findings from the survey was that healthcare remains a top priority for cancer survivors. 63% of respondents agreed that healthcare policy is a central issue when voting in presidential elections.

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How to Handle Doctor’s Appointments at Work After a Cancer Diagnosis

Maddy Meislin on September 27, 2024

Navigating work after a cancer diagnosis often means balancing treatments, recovery, and regular doctor’s appointments alongside your job. One question that frequently arises for working cancer survivors is: How do I talk to my employer about needing time off for medical appointments?

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Webinar Recap: Communicating Effectively: Part 2

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.

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How To Maintain Control Over Your Inbox

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.

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Workplace Flexibility: What is it? Tips and Considerations for Flexible Work

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on August 30, 2024

With more companies adapting to less traditional work environments, with more remote and hybrid positions, the professional landscape was varied. Workplace flexibility is much more of an implemented practice in many industries.

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Webinar Recap: Communicating Effectively: Part 1

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.

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How to Address Comments About Physical Appearance at Work

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.

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Balancing Work and Cancer: Webinar Recap

Scott Sinclair on July 19, 2024

On July 10, we held our Balancing Work and Cancer webinar. The presentation discussed key practical considerations for balancing work and cancer treatment/recovery, such as deciding whether to work/return to work after treatment, managing disclosure decisions, looking for work strategies, and much more.

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Meet Our New Summer Intern

Cancer and Careers Guest Blogger on July 12, 2024

posted in Meet the Staff

Hello! My name is Cristian Gomez, my pronouns are he/him/his, and I am excited to be an Intern at Cancer and Careers this summer!

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A Recap of our 2024 National Conference

Maddy Meislin on June 28, 2024

posted in CAC Event

Last Friday, June 21st, we hosted our 14th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer virtually. With our turnout since the program began in 2011, over 770 participants joined us throughout the day.

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Digital Mindfulness And How It Can Help With Burnout At Work

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on June 10, 2024

No matter how much you love your job, everyone needs a mental break from time to time. With the rise in constant communication software for work, like Slack, email, texts, zoom -- it's easy to fall into the trap of never getting out of 'work mode'. Read on for how to implement a healthier approach to work in the digital age.

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Meet Our New Senior Program Coordinator

Maite Medina Ramirez on May 24, 2024

posted in Meet the Staff

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

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How to Use the Chunking Method to Improve Memory

Scott Sinclair on April 19, 2024

The Chunking Method is a memory technique that involves breaking down information into smaller pieces to make them easier to remember. This can be a great tool for anyone in the workplace, especially those who are experiencing brain fog during or after cancer treatment.

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The Power of AI at Work

Sissy Silva on March 20, 2024

AI, or artificial intelligence, has been around in one form or another for many decades now, but during the last few years, its rapid advancements have become the hot new topic. For those currently working or looking for work, AI can be a useful tool for streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and providing personalized support.

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Super Communicators: Who They Are And How To Be One

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on March 12, 2024

At it's core, communication is responsible for making things work. Whether that's keeping a business successfully operating or building personal and professional relationships, communication is integral to everything in life. So, what does it mean to be a super communicator? And is this a skill that can be learned?

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So Long Sunday Scaries!

Maddy Meislin on March 4, 2024

"Sunday scaries" is a growing trend characterized by heightened anxiety and stress as the weekend draws to a close. If you often feel this, know that you are not alone – as a 2023 LinkedIn survey found 75% of U.S. workers experience Sunday scaries. To say goodbye to this pre-anticipatory anxiety, we must first understand why it exists.

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Rebecca's 20th Anniversary Q&A

Scott Sinclair on February 28, 2024

posted in Meet the Staff

Cancer and Careers is celebrating our executive director Rebecca V. Nellis’s 20th anniversary at the organization today. Over the last two decades Rebecca has helped shape CAC into the authority it is. To honor this huge milestone, I sat down with Rebecca to ask some questions.

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