Multimedia from 2014

Meryl Lin McKean - August 2014

A Kansas City man recently diagnosed with advanced brain cancer isn't letting the diagnosis get him down, or stop him from working, reports Fox 4 News. Tom Trabon went back to work 2 weeks after brain surgery and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments while continuing to work 3 days each week.

Shankar Vedantam - August 2014

If your coworker was diagnosed with breast cancer, would that make you more or less likely to have a mammogram? A study of 7,000 women looked at this very question, and as this segment from NPR’s “Morning Edition” reveals, the answer might surprise you.

Sahaj Kohli - August 2014

Kimberly Bailey, owner of The Butter End Cakery, in Santa Monica, CA, describes being diagnosed with cancer as “the strangest gift” she’s ever received. In fact she credits the illness as being the impetus for her career change. The Huffington Post interviews the successful baker about her experience and shows photos of her creative confections.

Kevin Patra - August 2014

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair clearly gave a lot of thought to the question of whether to disclose his cancer diagnosis. Ultimately, he decided not to — until he was finished with his treatment, that is. NFL.com shares McNair’s positive news, and the reasons why he decided to go public.

Autumn Allison - July 2014

Despite a serious cancer diagnosis, Little League umpire Tom Sauer continues to call games — and as the IndyStar reports, he's even made the umpire roster for this year’s Little League World Series, which begins on August 14.

Career Savvy - July 2014

Check out a great infographic from Social-Hire.com by Career Savvy with tips to finding more happiness at work. Work can often be a place where people feel stressed and overwhelmed, especially when you're also juggling a cancer diagnosis/treatment, so it's important to take steps to increase happiness in the workplace.

YouTube - July 2014

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott has been battling cancer for seven years and gave a moving speech at the ESPY Awards about his battle. He has worked through much of his treatment.

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs - June 2014

The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs published a short video clip on their YouTube channel giving an overview of the new Paid Sick Leave Law in New York City. This law is important for patients, survivors and caregivers when it comes to getting time off for medical reasons.

American Cancer Society - June 2014

The American Cancer Society's YouTube channel published a great, short clip of Dr. Wendy Baer, a psychiatric oncologist, discussing tips for getting back to your life after cancer. She touches on returning to work, as well as other ways to get back to your regular routine.

Courage Cocktail Radio Show - May 2014

Check out a great podcast of an interview with our VP Rebecca Nellis on the Courage Cocktail radio show hosted by Lee Anne McClymont!