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11th Annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer: Recap

Scott Sinclair on March 27, 2024

Last week we held our 11th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer. We were joined by 261 attendees (our second highest to date) who were made up of patients, survivors, healthcare/nonprofit/HR professionals, managers, coworkers, family members and friends.

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Managing Long Term Stress Webinar Recap

Scott Sinclair on February 2, 2024

We held out first Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of 2024 last week when we were joined by longtime CAC collaborator Julie Larson. Julie led a session on Managing Long-Term Stress and had some useful tips and techniques to help mitigate stress that can easily accumulate when trying to navigate work after a cancer diagnosis.

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A Recap of Our 2023 West Coast Conference

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on October 26, 2023

Our 9th annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer took place virtually on Saturday, October 21st and with an audience made up of patients, survivors, social workers, nurses, and so many more members of the cancer community in the Western region of the United States as well as those joining from other areas of the country and wolr!

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Shop... And Support Our Community!

Tine Prihoda-Brucato on October 17, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing, and our partners Arcona and Yon-Ka are generously supporting Cancer and Careers, raising awareness and making spending on skincare a force for good!

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Meet Isabella Ferrari, Oncology Dietitian

Tatiana Pacheco on October 2, 2023

We’re midway through our Pregunte a los Expertos series, and it’s been amazing seeing our Hispanic and Latine community come together for this event! We’re excited to continue the conversation tomorrow Tuesday, October 3rd. Isabella Ferrari, MCN, CSO, RDN, LDN, will be joining us to discuss strategies for eating well at work and beyond.

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A Recap of our 2023 National Conference

Maddy 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!

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Join us tonight on QVC

Alicia Chin on May 16, 2023

Beauty with Benefits, a fundraiser for Cancer and Careers, is live tonight on QVC. This exciting campaign features top brands and products in support of our work, and our community. The impact is direct—70% of the purchase price* will fuel our programs and services, ensuring everything we offer remains free and accessible to you, year-round.

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10th Annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer: Recap

Maddy 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.

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Kim Seymour: First Speaker Announced for National Conference 2023

Rebecca Nellis on February 28, 2023

We’re so thrilled to announce that we will welcome Kim Seymour, Chief Human Resource Officer at Etsy, to the 13th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer on June 23rd for a one-on-one moderated session. Kim first joined us at the Conference in 2021 when the landscape of work was shifting almost daily and looked very different than it does now.

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Shop... And Support Our Community!

Leticia Bennett on October 28, 2022

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, your purchase from one of our incredible partners will help fund our programs that support 500,000 people each year.

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A Recap of Our 2022 West Coast Conference

Maddy 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.

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A Recap of Our 2022 National Conference

Maddy 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.

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Join Us Tomorrow Night for Beauty with Benefits on QVC and HSN!

Alicia Chin on May 16, 2022

This Tuesday, May 17, Cancer and Careers will be the focus of the 10th anniversary of Beauty with Benefits, where 70% of the purchase price of beauty products goes towards our free programs and resources. Tune in on QVC & HSN!

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A Recap of Our 2022 Midwest Conference

Brian Morvant on April 5, 2022

On March 25th, Cancer and Careers hosted its 9th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer.

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Meet Our New Development Manager!

Jasmine Jacobs on December 14, 2021

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Meet CAC's new Development Manager, Jasmine Jacobs!

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West Coast Conference 2021: A Recap

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on October 25, 2021

As our virtual lifestyles continue, so too do CAC virtual events. With our largest West Coast Conference attendance yet, we were able to provide an environment ripe for connections and engagement. Here's a little about how the day went!

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An Excuse to Shop (and Support)

Leticia Bennett on October 4, 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here—a chance to put our collective spending power to work. There’s a wealth of products and deals – and tons of programs and causes to choose from. Including Cancer and Careers.

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A Preview of the 11th National Conference on Work & Cancer!

Maddy 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!

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Beauty with Benefits is Tomorrow!

Alicia Chin on May 24, 2021

This Tuesday, May 25, Cancer and Careers will take the spotlight on HSN and QVC in our biggest fundraising night of the year, Beauty with Benefits.

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2021 Midwest Conference— A Virtual Success!

Nicole Franklin, MPH on April 6, 2021

On Friday, March 26th, 240 people joined us online for our 8th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer!

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