News from 2015

Linda Dughetti - December 2015

Linda Dughetti, senior manager of Accenture Operations, blogged for the Huffington Post on her experience working through a cancer diagnosis, including how she worked with her employer to take a year off work, reaching out to her manager for support and winning award for representing her company's core value of "one global network".

Tyler Richardson - December 2015

Sheriff Steve Keane, of Benton County in Washington, has missed little work and has stayed involved in major investigations despite being diagnosed with colon cancer in August. He has found ways to manage the side effects so it doesn't affect his work too much. Keane also continues to help out at the day care that he owns with his wife.

Robert Preidt - December 2015

A new study shows that paid sick leave for cancer patients eases their financial struggles and helps them keep their jobs. It allows patients to take the time they need for cancer treatment while still receiving paychecks.

Stephen Feller - December 2015

A recent study, conducted at the University of Wisconsin and led by breast cancer oncologist Dr. Amye Tevaarwerk, found that symptoms related to cancer often determined whether people were able to remain at work after their diagnosis. The findings found that more than one-third of people with metastatic cancer continued to work.

Nathan Sexton - December 2015

Nathan Sexton, vice president of business intelligence at Bellhops, wrote an article for Forbes' Leadership section on his experience with receiving a brain cancer diagnosis after a recent career change from financial services to a tech-based moving startup and how it made him a better leader and manager.

Steve Zalusky - December 2015

Mike Solberg, a firefighter from Schaumburg, IL has been battling brain cancer for most of his career. Solberg said that the department stepped up to help from the very beginning, driving him to rehab to undergo therapy to regain movements he lost due to the tumors and donating vacation time.

Elysia Conner - December 2015

For the past 5 years, Rob Robb has worked at Rocky Mountain Oncology in Wyoming as a nuclear medicine tech. He was able to quickly determine that the mass on his MRI in November was cancer. Though there is a hospital closer to home, he chose to get his care at Rocky Mountain Oncology because of the abundance of support from his coworkers there.

Sam Yarwood - December 2015

When Matt McCarthy was diagnosed with a potentially lethal brain tumor, he made the conscious decision not to sink into a deep depression but rather to bring humor into his situation. Not only has this made it easier for him to handle his journey, but it also helps the other patients and family members around him.

Sam Coster - December 2015

Video game developer, Sam Coster, shares how in the midst of battling cancer, he created an adventure game he wanted to be seen as his legacy. At the young age of 23, Coster was diagnosed with Stage 4b Lymphoma. Though the prognosis was poor, Coster decided he wanted his remaining time devoted to creating something he could be proud of.

Amy Cherry - December 2015

Delaware Senate Majority Leaver, David McBride, has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. He finds the diagnosis ironic after doing a lot of work to fight cancer through indoor smoking bans and efforts to use settlements with Big Tobacco to fund the states Health Fund.

Lucy Barnard - December 2015

Rasheda Khatun Khan is an independent wealth and wellness planner. Born in the UK to humble beginnings, Khatun has worked her way up the ladder as a financial adviser in corporate banking. In 2006 she was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and told her changes of survival were slim.

Michelle Willard - December 2015

Tennessee State Senator, Bill Ketron has been awarded with the "Disability Hero" award from the Tennessee Disability Coalition. The award honors public servants who champion causes to help Tennesseans with disabilities and their families. The award comes just one week after learning his cancer is now in remission after a year-long battle.

Jeff Seidel - December 2015

John Bonamego, CMU football coach, got to ring in a different type of victory than he's used to. The game-winning coach rang the victory bell at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor upon completing his radiation treatment.

Rebecca Nellis - December 2015

When an employee is diagnosed with cancer, knowing how to react and what course of action is best to provide support, can be challenging. As an HR professional or manager, while you are not expected to understand all of the variables, there are certain things you can think about in order to be a better resource for clarity and support.

Dartunorro Clark - December 2015

Patrolman Nick Colaneri earned the nickname "Officer Superman" when he continued working through his chemotherapy treatment. After being on the force for less than a year, Colaneri was diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkins lymphoma. Though most departments wouldn't allow it, Colaneri's chief let him continue to work through treatment.

Rob Low - December 2015

When Laura Garcia was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, she scheduled her double mastectomy. Her doctors informed her she would need a two-month recovery period, but upon asking her employer for a leave of absence, she was told she would either have to resign or be terminated since she'd only been there for six months.

Doug Lunney - December 2015

After helping rescue and find homes for over 8,500 animals since founding his animal charity, D'Arcy's Animal Rescue Center, D'Arcy Johnston faced his own hurdle. The discovery of a six-pound tumor and subsequent colon cancer diagnosis has slowed Johnston down, but has not stopped him and his charitable spirit.

John Eisenberg - December 2015

Defensive Line Coach of the Baltimore Ravens, Clarence Brooks, opens up about his battle with esophageal cancer and the impact it is having on his personal and professional life. Brooks claims it is the toughest thing he's ever been through.

Alison Brophy Champion - December 2015

Jim Minihan, of Orlean, has been battling an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past three years. Though he continues to work, he is now devoting his time to also spread awareness of the importance of getting yearly check-ups.

Nekesa Mumbi Moody - December 2015

At a recent luncheon celebrating his work, Michael Douglas spoke about his career and his health. After battling and surviving stage four throat cancer in 2010, Douglas states he has had a resurgence of energy once he survived.

Tim Rohan - December 2015

Sandy Alderson, general manager of the New York Mets, has given the team permission to announce that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Though keeping quiet about the type, the chief operating officer did inform the press that Alderson will continue his duties as general manager to the best of his abilities.

Biz Journals - December 2015

The manner in which you respond to employees' journeys through cancer can have a dramatic impact on their quality of life, the ease or difficulty with which they traverse the journey, as well as their loyalty both to you and your organization. Thus, the right approach can have a profound impact.

Richard Blackledge - December 2015

Sheffield MP, Harry Harpham, is undergoing treatment for cancer after being diagnosed two months ago. While he has not disclosed the cancer type, he is on course for chemotherapy. Despite being in treatment he has stated he will still be functioning properly as an MP.

Bob Riter - December 2015

Correspondent Bob Riter shares some things he's noticed since he was diagnosed 20 years ago. Riter notes many changes to the way cancer is referenced and how cancer patients are treated in the world.

Kate Pickles and Caroline McGuire - December 2015

Rowena Kincaid, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Though her doctors had said she might not make it to her milestone birthday, she has made it to 40 and is celebrating with a huge party at a Castle, the main wish on her bucket list.

Carolyn Kylstra - December 2015

Ashley McRoy felt she was born to be a model, tall and slim with long blonde hair. When the opportunity to give modeling a real shot presented itself, McRoy was ecstatic. Unfortunately, she also discovered she had colon cancer, an extreme rarity for someone her age.

Brett Sheehy - November 2015

When Brett Sheehy was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he experienced a mix of emotions, a supreme appreciation for life around him, and an immense sadness with the idea of what he may never experience. Despite these mixed emotions, Sheehy continued to work through the news, discretely, so as to not have his work team wonder if he was still capable.

OR-POLITICS - November 2015

Lil Boosie, rapper and Baton Rouge native, revealed to his fans via an Instagram post that he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. He asked that his fans pray for him.

Tricia Harte - November 2015

After 529 days away from the job, firefighter Joshua Comeau has returned to work. Comeau cites his potent cocktail of positivity, faith, and medicine as pushing him through chemo and radiation.

Dermot Keyes - November 2015

Ferrybank resident Maria Quilty works as a volunteer at the Solas Centre, which offers relaxation techniques to deal with the stress of a cancer diagnosis. Despite the chemotherapy and radiation, Quilty feels the Solas Centre and continuing to engage in positive activities helped her get back to her new normal.