Cancer and Careers helps more than 600,000 people each year — online, in print and in person — by providing valuable information and resources via expert advice, interactive tools and educational events. For more on our 2024 activities, see our End of Year Report.
Information
600K+
individuals access expert information, support and resources online, in print and in person annually.
82,000+
publications were distributed in English & in Spanish in 2025.
Education
98.5%
of 2025 program participants said they can use what they learned in their day-to-day activities.
90%
of U.S. News & World Report’s Top 50 Cancer Hospitals use our resources and/or attend our educational events.
Support Services
2,628
job-hunting survivors have had their resumes reviewed free of charge since 2013.
$610K+
in emergency cash assistance has been distributed to 1,000 grantees from 49 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and two U.S. Virgin Islands) since 2020.
Stories & Testimonials
Being chosen for this award is more than receiving a laptop—it’s a powerful reminder that I’m not walking this journey alone. This award represents hope, dignity, and momentum. It says to me, “We believe in your ability to move forward.” I can stay connected to care, continue my professional work, and build a future that cancer tried to interrupt but didn’t stop. Thank you for seeing us—really seeing us—and choosing to lift us up when we need it most. Your generosity reaches far beyond technology. It brings confidence, connection, and community back into our lives.
— 2025 Technology Assistance Program Awardee
For those of you newer to Cancer and Careers — I cannot recommend ALL of their programs highly enough! Cancer was challenging. The impact of cancer on my career was unbelievably challenging. It’s definitely NOT that way for everyone! But, Cancer and Careers is a wonderful resource for prevention of issues at work, and intervention when there are health-related issues at work — and also when cancer has made us decide that perhaps we want to go in a new direction with our career.”
— 2021 West Coast Conference Attendee
Thank you so much for your continued efforts to provide the gold standard in support for cancer patients. Your compassion and dedication to quality care is beautifully reflected in the wonderful programs that you provide for those of us who really need them.”
— 2021 National Conference Attendee
I am extremely thankful and proud to share that having cancer doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t build a career back or live your life albeit from a changed perspective. I may not be able to travel the country for work as I used to be can still be an asset somewhere in the workforce.
— 2025 Technology Assistance Program Awardee
This was my first time attending and I really enjoyed the day! Great topics and speakers! I’m looking forward to attending upcoming webinars and next year’s conference!
— 2025 National Conference Attendee
I would certainly recommend this conference to others who are interested in understanding the intersection of work and cancer. The sessions were well-structured and covered a wide range of topics relevant to both survivors and those supporting them in their professional journeys. Additionally, the opportunity to connect with other survivors and professionals in the field was incredibly beneficial.
— 2025 Cancer Survivor and Supportive Care Provider West Coast Conference Attendee
The mission of this organization is so powerful and puts the stigma of post-treatment weakness to rest. Cancer patients have the strongest minds, hearts and tenacity, all of which are great assets for employees to have. The resources provided about how to navigate the workforce while being a cancer patient are so helpful and encouraging.”
— 2020 Financial Assistance Grant Recipient
The information I’ve learned from [CAC’s Living and Working with Cancer Workbook] has helped me with all my life communications since my neurosurgery has left me with deficits. I now have the courage to speak up and ask for what I need to accomplish a task — and to my amazement, my supervisor has willingly listened to me and allowed for procedural changes so I can do the job in the way I need to with my ‘new normal.’ ”
— Brain Tumor Survivor
I felt this was a great conference that both patients and health care workers were able to attend and gain the knowledge, you don't see too many of these conferences available
— 2025 Midwest Conference Attendee
Without the help of Cancer and Careers, I would not feel comfortable researching another career at this particular time of my life. They allow you to be a survivor and fight for what you want with a lot of resources available that you never would have had access to. I am truly grateful for their support.”
— Cancer Survivor and Resume Review Service Client
At the time of my skin cancer diagnosis, I was working part-time as a paralegal while simultaneously looking for a full-time job and being my mother’s caregiver. It would be an understatement to say I had a lot on my plate before the diagnosis. After cancer, I was completely overwhelmed. Since my diagnosis 10 years ago, I’ve not only battled innumerable health issues but also fought to get my professional life on track. Although navigating work and cancer is an ongoing challenge, CAC has made the path less daunting.
Discovering Cancer and Careers changed my life. When I attended their National Conference, it was the first time I was surrounded with other cancer survivors — I felt completely understood and supported. It was wonderful to get perspective on what others were experiencing and see my reflection in their experiences — to know I wasn’t alone. Attending the conference sessions and hearing experts speak about navigating your professional life after a cancer diagnosis provided a lot of food for thought.
After the National Conference, I attended CAC’s Job-Search Intensive. I spent a day with survivors who were eager to discuss obstacles, figure out effective job-search tools and learn some key strategies from the CAC team. I think all the attendees left at the end of the day with renewed hope, inspired by what we learned and exchanged during that program.
Over the past few years, Cancer and Careers staff has been an ongoing support system for me. Whether it’s been a phone call to go over interview tactics or an encouraging email, they have boosted my confidence as I tackle job-related challenges. I’ve also been able to refer others to CAC and pass along critical info I’ve learned over the years. To be in a position to “pay it forward” means I have made progress since I started this journey…and that is an amazing feeling.”
— Gail K., Cancer Survivor, 2016 National Conference Attendee & 2017 Job-Search Intensive Attendee
The Issue
More than 70% of cancer diagnoses are made in adults between the ages of 20 and 74 — i.e., “prime employment years.”
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