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1.8.20 malita gardner story
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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1.5.21 employers supporting employees
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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9.24.20 rbg
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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8.10.20 sophia bakkal
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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4.28.20 nj governor
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
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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Hrdive
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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Glassdoor: Tips for Returning to Work After Cancer

Rebecca Nellis - October 2019

Returning to work can be a daunting experience regardless of where exact you are in your cancer treatment. Among the many considerations to take into account, there are a few key things that can make the experience more manageable.

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Vault: How to Thrive at Work After a Major Medical Diagnosis

Stephanie Maldonado - October 2019

Navigating one's professional life while facing a major medical diagnosis can be daunting. However, there are resources available to help ease some of the stress and anxiety around managing the two.

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The HR Director: How HR Can Help Support Employees with Cancer

Rebecca Minton - October 2019

HR professionals can make a powerful contribution to the ongoing care of people with cancer. With improvements in treatment, many people recover and return to work but this creates a new need, the support of their employers in the transition back to work.

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Open Access Government: Redefining Efficiency Based on What Matters to Cancer Patients

All.Can. - September 2019

While efficiency has been highlighted in healthcare recently, too often the patient perspective is lost in the definition. Based on a recent survey of nearly 4,000 cancer patients from over 10 countries, most reported that their needs were sufficiently addressed during their care, but did highlight some specific areas where improvements are needed.

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Alex Trebek makes triumphant return to 'Jeopardy!' after cancer treatment: 'I'm still here'

NBC Today Show - September 2019

The legendary host's return for the newest season of "Jeopardy!" comes six months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

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Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Ask me why I don't have nipples': How young adults disclose cancer

Aneri Pattani - August 2019

Having a cancer diagnosis comes with many personal decisions, particularly around disclosure. While people differ in their decisions around disclosure, there are some important considerations to take into account.

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The Huffpost: How to Master 'The Swivel' and Redirect Your Co-worker's Nosy Health Questions

Monica Torres - June 2019

CAC's very own Executive Director, Rebecca Nellis, explains how to answer your colleague's well-intentioned, unwanted questions without being rude.

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Marriott
The Washington Post: Marriott's Arne Sorenson, Diagnosed with Cancer

Abha Bhattarai - May 2019

Chief Executive of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite this diagnosis, he has decided to continue working in his role while undergoing treatment.

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Jj article
Coping with Cancer: On the Job Hunt after Cancer, What You Need to Know for Job Search Success

Julie Jansen - March 2019

Julie Jansen, a career coach and frequent presenter and resource for Cancer and Careers, shares advice on how to best go about conducting the job search after a cancer diagnosis.

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AP News: 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek says he has pancreatic cancer

Lynn Elber - March 2019

'Jeopardy!' host, Alex Trebek, announced publicly to his fans and the rest of the world that he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Despite this news, he also shared that he intends to keep working.

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Market watch article
Market Watch: Millenial cancer survivors are going broke fighting to stay alive

Nicole Lyn Pesce - February 2019

New research finds that young adult cancer survivors are at a higher risk for debt and work-related physical and mental impairment after their treatment.

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Columbus CEO: Work Can be a Refuge from Cancer

Laurie Allen - February 2019

More and more patients and survivors are looking at work not just as a way to access benefits and insurance, but also as a source of support and welcome distraction following a cancer diagnosis.

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Sonali
Economic Times: She's back! Sonali Bendre returns to work after cancer treatment

Economic Times - February 2019

Actress, Sonali Bendre, has returned to work following treatment for "high grade cancer". Despite a challenging experience, she is excited to be back.

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The Washington Post: He's Wielded Power for Decades. Now a legendary lawmaker faces a deadly illness

Steve Hendrix, Ovetta Wiggins and Arelis R. Hernandez - January 2019

President of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., a figure in the Senate Chamber for over three decades has revealed to his fellow lawmakers, reporters and visitors to the chamber that he is being treated for Stage 4 prostate cancer.

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HR Dive: Employees Unlikely to Disclose Cancer Diagnoses to HR

Kathryn Moody - December 2018

Healthcare policy and coverage remains a serious concern for cancer patients and survivors. However, despite the stress surrounding this, many patients and survivors decide not to disclose their cancer diagnosis to human resource departments.

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Cancer workplace blog
Cancer.net: Working When You Have Cancer: An Expert Q&A

Nicole Franklin, MPH - December 2018

Cancer and Careers' very own Manager of Programs, Nicole Franklin, MPH, answers questions from Cancer.net on how to continue working after a cancer diagnosis and the tools available through CAC to assist survivors as they make a plan for balancing work and cancer.

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