Alice McKenney on July 22, 2010

We're excited to announce that we will be making our first trip to Seattle, WA to host our Balancing Cancer and Careers seminar. If you're in the area, join us for this free interactive and educational event!

Alice McKenney on July 20, 2010

Recently Kayleen asked a great question on our career coaching site: "I have just finished chemotherapy for colon cancer and need to find a job. What should I say on my application as to why I left my last job?" Rosalind, one of our careers coaches, was very frank saying "If the job application asks you directly about reasons for leaving

Alice McKenney on July 12, 2010

Occasionally in the news you hear about a cancer survivor's experience with their workplace. Sometimes it's a great example of the survivor and their workplace working really well together (such as this Georgia sheriff's experience) and other times it's less positive resulting in the survivor leaving their job or being forced to take legal action.

Cancer and Careers Staff on July 8, 2010

Hi Everyone! It’s my first week as part of the Cancer and Careers team. I’m happy to report I am the 5th staff member to come aboard and I am assuming the role of Program Director and Senior Clinical Supervisor.

Kate Sweeney on June 29, 2010

Thanks Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has tirelessly advocated to get legislation passed that would direct health insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy drugs at a cost equal to what is charged for intravenous (IV) therapies.

Rebecca Nellis on June 24, 2010

Periodically we like to spotlight organizations we think are doing innovative and important work, today we'd like to introduce First Descents.

Alice McKenney on June 22, 2010

Did you know an employer is not allowed to ask about your medical history, let alone if you have cancer? It's true! Your employer can only ask if you can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Alice McKenney on June 21, 2010

This past Friday, June 18th, was the Chicago Cancer Rights Conference. Hosted by the Cancer Legal Resource Center, it included many sessions such as Employment and Taking Time Off Work, Getting and Keeping Health Insurance, Navigating Managed Care, Estate Planning, and Disability and Life Insurance Options.

Kate Sweeney on June 17, 2010

Recently, we received this email which so eloquently pointed out an aspect of cancer in the workplace that is rarely addressed: "My boss is the one with cancer. Not only are we watching our friend and boss die before our eyes, but we are slowly losing our champion, protector, advocate, go-to person, and mentor.

Alice McKenney on June 14, 2010

These exercises will not only help reduce wrist and shoulder strain from long days at your computer, they will also improve flexibility and reduce stress.

Alice McKenney on June 10, 2010

Cancer and Careers is on the move again, with three events this June & July in Chicago, Washington, DC, and St. Louis. See below for more details about each and to RSVP.

Alice McKenney on June 7, 2010

We have been running monthly polls on our website about some of the issues that often come up when dealing with work and cancer. Though not surprising, the results have certainly been interesting, often confirming things we already know anecdotally.

Kate Sweeney on June 3, 2010

For anyone wanting to keep abreast of how the new and upcoming health reforms will effect people with cancer, consider the National Health Reform Law and Policy Project (http://www.gwumc.edu/sphhs/departments/healthpolicy/healthReform/Cancer/) your goto source.

Alice McKenney on May 27, 2010

Last week an article appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times that showed how quickly things can change at work after a cancer diagnosis, sometimes for the better, in this case for the worse. Margaret Walsh had been in her position at a community college for four months when she got an ovarian and abdominal cancer diagnosis in February of 2009.

Rebecca Nellis on May 24, 2010

Yesterday, the first question the Employment and Insurance panel was asked at the OMG! Cancer Summit was "Can you address some of the pertinent issues surrounding the job search process for the young adult cancer population?" Laura Mosiello (from CancerCare), Joanna Morales (from the Cancer Legal Resource Center) and I all had plenty of thoughts on

Devon Slauenwhite on May 20, 2010

In between cancer conference travel, we’ve also managed to hit the NYC and Chicago SELF Magazine Workout in the Park events. It’s always such a great day – flocks of women of all shapes, ages and sizes coming together for a day of fun workouts and a little pampering!

Alice McKenney on May 17, 2010

It's conference season and this past week Cancer and Careers has been on the move. The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) conference was in Phoenix, where we had an exhibit AND hosted a session so that social workers could better advise their patients on balancing work and cancer treatment. Also on the west coast, the Oncology Nursing

Rebecca Nellis on May 13, 2010

We get asked nearly every day about how to manage a job search during or after cancer treatment. We have created a battery of resources to help you think through everything from resume building to interviewing and tracking your contacts.

Alice McKenney on May 10, 2010

Last Thursday was the final session of our 2010 Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals. The session, titled Legal and Insurance Issues to Consider with speaker Joanna Morales, Esq. from the Cancer Legal Resource Center (http://www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org) covered everything from the federal and state laws that protect employees, to

Kate Sweeney on May 6, 2010

Telecommuting can be a great accommodation for employees with cancer, allowing you to avoid a lengthy commute, take a quick rest when needed. But setting up a successful telecommuting arrangement involves more than just a laptop.