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.
Read MoreNicole 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.
Read MoreSissy Silva on February 14, 2024
The Balancing Remote Work & Cancer webinar provided comprehensive insights into the dynamics of balancing remote work and cancer, addressing both its advantages and challenges while offering practical strategies for navigating this increasingly prevalent work arrangement.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on May 26, 2023
Chemo-brain or brain fog is a common side-effect of people receiving cancer treatment. Tthis can often affect how someone is able to function on the job. Here are some key reasons why monotasking can be particularly beneficial, especially for someone experiencing chemo-brain
Read MoreSissy Silva on April 5, 2023
In a recent article, Writer Brijana Prooker detailed how seen and empowered they felt watching Christina Applegate, a Hollywood actress who has been open about her own chronic illness, proudly walk out onto the red carpet with a cane. Applegate’s appearance and transparency about her experiences managing her illness were inspiring.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on February 13, 2023
The second session in our 2023 Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series focused on the process of decision making when managing a diagnosis and work. It's important to follow the steps involved in order to make informed decisions and create a practical action plan for work after a diagnosis.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 10, 2022
CAC offers 10 tips for setting up an ergonomic-friendly remote workspace.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on February 17, 2022
Announcing our newest publication, available now in English and Spanish, to order in print or download digitally today!
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on January 31, 2022
To be human is to have emotions — no matter who you are. That said, for better or for worse, not all emotions are experienced equally in work settings. Fortunately, as discussed in a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, there are steps that can be taken to reframe how we think about crying at work and to move forward if/when it happens.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on December 16, 2021
Cancer and Careers has partnered with Harris Poll and Wakefield Research to report on the work-related experiences of cancer patients and survivors.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on September 9, 2021
What are the pros and cons of independent work for cancer patients and survivors? And how do they relate to our current economy and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreMaddy 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!
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on February 17, 2021
Cancer and Careers looks at the career, life, and influence of Chris-Tia Donaldson, a CEO and cancer survivor.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on September 8, 2020
Many cancer patients and survivors need to make certain modifications to their job and/or workspace to help them to continue working.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on August 31, 2020
Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of Cancer and Careers, discusses the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, and the deeply personal decision of disclosure.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on April 20, 2020
On March 27th, Cancer and Careers held it’s first-ever virtual conference – and it was a huge success!
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on March 2, 2020
Even after the physical side effects from treatment have improved, many people can still be impacted by “invisible” side effects. Working with “chemo brain” can generally be stressful and frustrating and in a work setting, can possibly impact your job performance but accommodations might maintain (or improve) your efficiency at work.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 21, 2020
It’s not uncommon for cancer patients and survivors to experience “Imposter Syndrome” on the job. Here are ways to counter that feeling.
Read MoreSissy Silva on December 9, 2019
Self-care is crucial for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. In a work context, it can improve productivity and overall performance. Therefore, it is extremely important, especially for working survivors, to make self-care on the job a priority.
Read MoreNicole 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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