West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer
Our fourth annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer was held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Los Angeles. More than 100 patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals and employers/HR professionals turned out for this free, daylong event exploring the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment. Below is additional information about the event.
Please check back early next year for details regarding our 2019 conference so you can save the date!
2018 West Coast Conference
Complimentary CEUs/PDCs were available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals. For more information on the accreditation provided, click here.
Topics Covered
- Disclosure, privacy & online brand
- Working through treatment
- Taking time off
- Returning to work
- Health insurance options
- ...and more!
Note: Topics are still being added and are subject to change.
Date
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time
9:30 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Conference
(Breakfast & lunch will be provided.)
Speakers
Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq., CEO, Triage Cancer
Rebecca V. Nellis, MPP, Executive Director, Cancer and Careers
Travel Scholarships
Applications for travel scholarships to attend the West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer are now closed. Click here for details.
Registration
Registration is required.
Sponsors of the 2018 West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer
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Patron
Community Partners
Cancer Support Community Los Angeles Benjamin Center, Cancer Support Community Pasadena, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Sharsheret California, Stupid Cancer, Triage Cancer, Young Survival Coalition