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Las Vegas Assistant Principal Continues to Work While In Treatment for Stage Four Colon Cancer

Kim Passoth - May 2022

For the past 20 years Rachael Peckham has worked as a teacher, and now is the Assistant Principal at Coral Academy Las Vegas, Nellis Airforce Base. After a series of health issues that she initially chalked up to stress, Rachael was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.

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NewsNation: ‘You can do it:’ Woman finds new purpose, career change after cancer

Taylor Delandro, Adrienne Bankert - April 2022

Denise Johnson went through treatment for breast cancer in 2015. After her brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and her sister also diagnosed with breast cancer, she had an epiphany for a change. She left behind her accounting career and decided to become an oncology nurse.

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Daily News: ‘Hamilton’ star Mandy Gonzalez reflects on return to Broadway after breast cancer

Peter Sblendorio - March 2022

Broadway veteran Mandy Gonzalez was starring in Hamilton when she received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, and chose to continue to perform through her treatment.

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Star Herald: Scottsbluff Fire Captain Ryan Lohr says firefighting has been his anchor point

Olivia Wieseler - March 2022

Captain Ryan Lohr has been with the Scottsbluff Fire department for 19 years. After being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, he decided to continue working

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Philadelphia Inquirer: Maria Quiñones-Sánchez went public after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Helen Ubiñas - March 2022

Philadelphia City Councilmember Maria Quiñones- Sánchez was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and with the help of a wig, she was able to keep her diagnosis secret, never missing a day of work. Eventually she decided to disclose publicly in an op-ed late last year.

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12News: Allison Getz continues to go 'above and beyond' as she undergoes treatments

Tiana Johnson - March 2022

Allison Getz has decided to balance her cancer treatment while continuing her job as Tax Assessor for Jefferson County, Texas. Earlier this year, she underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor, and now continues her treatment with chemotherapy and radiation five days a week, working Monday mornings and Friday afternoons between treatments.

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CNN: Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot wins Olympic gold, three years after cancer diagnosis

Jack Bantock - February 2022

Snowboarder Max Parrot won a Winter Olympic gold medal in Beijing on Monday, just over three years after the Canadian was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma

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Cure Magazine: CAC’s Study Reports on Cancer in the Time of COVID-19

Colleen Moretti - January 2022

Cancer and Careers' Executive Director Rebecca V. Nellis spoke recently to Cure Magazine to discuss our research survey of cancer patients and survivors and their experience with COVID-19 pandemic, as well as our first survey with Black and Hispanic patients and survivors.

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Megan-Claire Chase on Working Throughout Treatment

Megan-Claire Chase - December 2021

In this open and honest essay for WebMD Blog, Megan-Claire Chase shares her experience working with a cancer diagnosis, from active treatment to survivorship.

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Baptist Health Floyd Hospital Employees Discuss Working After a Diagnosis

Baptist Health Floyd - October 2021

Two long-time employees in the radiology department at Baptist Health Floyd hospital in Indiana discuss continuing to work after their diagnoses, and how deciding to disclose has influenced their relationship with patients.

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Shannen Doherty on Fulfilling Work

Angeline Jane Bernabe - October 2021

In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Shannen Doherty discusses her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and finding fulfillment in her work as an actress.

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ESPN: Trey Mancini's Return to Baseball

Kevin Van Valkenburg - July 2021

In this spotlight by ESPN, Trey Mancini, first baseman and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks about his time away from and return to work after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Sara Perlman, television host and reporter, and Trey’s partner, also discusses her role as partner and caregiver.

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Val Kilmer's New Documentary Explores His Career and Cancer

Lisa Respers France - July 2021

Val Kilmer’s new film explores candid moments from throughout his career shot with his personal video camera. It also provides an intimate glimpse into how his relationship with work has evolved following cancer treatment.

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Coping Magazine: NBC Correspondent Kristen Dahlgren Discusses Work and Disclosure

Ashley Hubbard - May 2021

Journalist Kristen Dahlgren discusses her breast cancer diagnosis, disclosure and the importance of work in her life.

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Jersey City school president announces cancer diagnosis, says he’ll keep working

Joshua Rosario - March 2021

Jersey City Board of Education President, Mussab Ali, says he’ll continue working as he undergoes treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Recently traded Nets guard expected to make full recovery

John Torenli - January 2021

Basketball player, Caris LeVert, was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. While his timeline to return to the court is unknown, his team and the NBA are supporting his recovery process and inspired by his strength and courage.

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Good Housekeeping:Returning to Work After Cancer Forced Me to Reprioritize My Life

Emily Shiffer - January 2021

Malita Gardner changed her professional priorities after her second breast cancer diagnosis when she realized that her high stress job wouldn’t allow for the work-life balance she needed during treatment.

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Lattice: How to Support and Manage Employees With Serious Illnesses

Jennifer Ernst Beaudry - December 2020

The various ways that health and work intersect is an issue that has been brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting many companies to re-evaluate how they would support and manage employees who are diagnosed with a serious illness, not just COVID-19.

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How Washington’s Ron Rivera faced cancer without missing a game

John Keim - December 2020

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera was diagnosed with cancer months after being hired and chose to continue working, ultimately only sitting out three practices and never missing a game.

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TIME: How Cancer Shaped Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Life and Work

Jaime Ducharme - September 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18th of complications from cancer. Over the years she had multiple cancer diagnoses but remained steadfast in her desire and ability to continue working, even saying as recently as this July that she would remain a member of the court for as long as possible

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Gulf News: Meet the two-time cancer survivor, who changed her life one cancer at a time

Yousra Zaki - July 2020

Inspired by her cancer experience and the need to find something more fulfilling, Sophia Bakkal decided to leave her corporate job and become a certified life coach.

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NPR: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Cancer Again, Says She Will Remain On The Court

Nina Totenberg - July 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, announced that she will continue working while undergoing treatment for her most recent cancer recurrence.

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National Journal: How COVID-19 is Threatening Cancer Care

Erin Durkin - May 2020

The challenges cancer patients are facing due to pandemic have been cast a wide net – from heightened susceptibility of contracting the virus and disruptions to treatment to job losses that have impacted health insurance coverage. Many individuals and organizations are taking a stand to ensure they have increased protection.

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CBS 21 News: Best Buy Makes Clear Face Coverings for Hearing-Impaired Manager

CBS 21 News - May 2020

Best Buy worked with Dennis Parry, a hearing-impaired manger, on a face mask design that would allow him to read lips so he could continue to communicate with customers and employees.

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NJ.com: Gov. Phil Murphy Went From Cancer Surgery to Meeting the Challenge of His Political Life

Brent Johnson and Matt Arco - April 2020

New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy had to jump into action hours after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor removed from his kidney. With his state announcing its first coronavirus case, a restful recovery was no longer an option.

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JustCapital: The COVID-19 Corporate Response Tracker

Just Report - March 2020

How America’s largest employers are treating stakeholders amid the Coronavirus crisis.

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Healthline: 5 Ways to Support a Co-Worker with a Chronic Illness

Cathy Cassata - December 2019

A new survey from Cancer and Careers found that 88 percent of people have concerns about their ability to support a co-worker with a serious medical condition. Experts say companies can improve support for employees with chronic conditions by raising awareness and properly training leaders as well as other employees.

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HR Dive: Most workers say managers could do more to support ill co-workers

Valerie Bolden-Barrett - November 2019

Chronic illnesses can be a sensitive topic in the workplace for a variety of reasons. This is is reflected in the responses gathered by Cancer and Careers' 2018 survey of cancer patients and survivors, which showed employees with these designations were unlikely to disclose their illness to their HR department.

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CNBC: Cancer sends many patients into bankruptcy. Advisors are stepping up to stop that

Lorie Konish - November 2019

It's common for a cancer diagnosis to be financially devastating for many. Research shows that cancer patients are more likely to declare bankruptcy than the average person.

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Recruiter: Have a Plan, But Keep It Flexible: Thriving Professionally After a Medical Diagnosis

Rebecca Nellis - October 2019

Upon receiving a serious health diagnosis, a number of questions may arise when it comes to work. How do I balance work and treatment? What can I expect from my employer? What are my legal rights? While these can be challenging to answer, it's not impossible to plan for.

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