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Balancing Work and Caregiving: Webinar Recap

Scott Sinclair on November 3, 2023

Our 2023 webinars are starting to come to an end with our second to last Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of the year being held on November 1st. We kicked off National Family Caregivers Month with a webinar on Balancing Work & Caregiving

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Building Confidence at Work: Webinar Recap

Scott Sinclair on May 4, 2023

Dr. Sage Bolte joined CAC to lead a webinar on Building Confidence at Work. There can be many physical, mental and emotional changes during and after cancer treatments, which understandably, may impact body image and self-confidence. Dr. Bolte walked us through techniques and tools to cope with those changes.

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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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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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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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2019 West Coast Conference Review!

Nicole Franklin, MPH on November 11, 2019

Our 5th annual West Coast Conference was a huge success! For the first time we offered CART services and had an additional speaker presenting a new topic, “Setting Boundaries.” Here’s a short recap of the day.

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The 2019 Midwest Conference — Happening This Month!

Nicole Franklin, MPH on March 12, 2019

On Friday, March 29, 2019, Cancer and Careers will host its 6th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer, at Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital, in Chicago!

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A Successful Midwest Conference — Five Years Running!

Nicole Franklin, MPH on April 9, 2018

We’re still basking in the afterglow of our fifth annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer! It was a terrific day, filled with in-depth learning and discussion on critical topics, plus valuable professional and personal connections.

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2018 Midwest Conference Countdown

Nicole Franklin, MPH on February 26, 2018

With less than a month to go, the countdown to our 5th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer has begun! On Friday, March 23, 2018 we’ll be returning to Chicago to host this free, full day event which focuses on the challenges working people face when balancing a cancer diagnosis with employment.

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Countdown to the Coast...Again!

Chrissy Brennan on October 10, 2016

We are so excited to be returning to Los Angeles to share our information and resources in person with those in the area who need it.

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Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer Is April 8th!

Sarah Goodell on February 23, 2016

The third annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer is fast approaching. Join us on April 8th in Chicago for a free daylong event exploring the intersection of cancer and employment. It will be held at the Hotel Chicago Downtown, since we outgrew the space we've been in for the past two years! Hope to see you there!

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5th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer

Lindsay Mitcher on July 9, 2015

Cancer and Careers’ 5th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer was held June 12th. Patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, caregivers and nonprofit partners came together to experience this truly empowering day.

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The National Conference on Work & Cancer Turns 4!

Lindsay Mitcher on July 14, 2014

Last month we were thrilled to see exactly how much the National Conference on Work & Cancer has grown in just four short years. Thank you to all who attended and supported this year’s National Conference!

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Beauty of Caring Event in Philadelphia

Sarah Goodell on May 15, 2014

We're heading to Philly with SELF and Shiseido Cosmetics for an evening of expert career coaching and beauty tips!

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Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer Next Week!

Kelsey Fenton on March 31, 2014

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We are only 10 days away from our first Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer in Chicago!

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Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer Confirmed for Chicago

Amy Coleman on February 4, 2014

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We're taking our National Conference on Work & Cancer on the road!

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Spring Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals - Registration Now OPEN!

Amy Coleman on January 7, 2013

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Learn how to advise your patients & clients on balancing work and cancer. Join us this Spring for our popular Educational Series, updated with all new content!

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California Events Recap

Sarah Goodell on October 19, 2012

The Cancer and Careers team kicked off the month of October with two successful events in California - the Beauty of Caring in San Francisco and the 2012 Cancer Rights Conference in Central Valley!

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Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals Recap

Eva LaManna on May 25, 2012

We just wrapped up our last session of the Spring Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals, and the results were excellent!

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Beauty of Caring Event in Miami

Eva LaManna on May 17, 2012

Register now for our FREE event featuring expert career coaching and beauty tips!

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