News from 2015

Daniel Otis - July 2015

Elizaveta Bulokhova, 26, a Latvian globetrotting model from Toronto, who as appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar, was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma that was consuming her jawbone. 95 percent of her jaw was removed.

Eun Kyung Kim - July 2015

Just months after transferring from Brooklyn to shorten her commute and teach at a school in Staten Island, NY, Adriana Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued to pour her heart into work throughout chemotherapy treatments — she was often one of the first teachers to arrive at school and the last to leave.

Daniel Hajek - July 2015

A new Netflix documentary, titled Tig, coming out this week is based on comedian Tig Notaro, and how she searched for her sense of humor and rose as a star comedian, despite a cancer diagnosis.

Deanna Pai - July 2015

Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor Deanna Pai is not sure how to return to "normal life" now that her treatment for liver cancer is over and she is healthy. In this article, she describes her challenges with returning to her pre-cancer routine, or deciding whether to create a new one, and where work falls into this routine.

WBAL - July 2015

Following his recent cancer diagnosis and first round of chemotherapy, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan returned to work in Annapolis on Thursday. WBAL reports that he spent his first day back catching up with staffers and working to assist constituents.

Jeff Helminiak - June 2015

Oilers pitcher, David Diaz, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 20, during his sophomore season at Tarleton State University. The Peninsula Clarion reports that he did not have health insurance throughout the process, but he received a number of grants to cover the cost of treatment.

Jan Murphy - June 2015

Penn. Rep. Sue Helm hasn't let her breast cancer treatments stop her from her legislative duties. Her colleagues have been very supportive by helping her find wigs, rescheduling hearings and staff is assisting her with carrying out her duties on days she works from home.

Bryce Derouin - June 2015

Golfer Elizabeth Nagel, 23, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer three years ago, during her junior year at Michigan State University. This July she will be playing her rookie year in the LPGA Symetra Tour and has qualified for the U.S. Open.

Ovetta Wiggins & Jenna Johnson - June 2015

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan disclosed that he has state 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Monday. He will begin chemotherapy treatments soon but has no plans to leave the office.

Paul Merrill - June 2015

U.S. Senator Angus King will undergo surgery to treat prostate cancer. This is is second battle with cancer — he had an aggressive form of skin cancer about 40 years ago. He is optimistic about returning to the Senate floor in a couple weeks and the campaign trail in August.

Maria Prato - June 2015

Cure magazine shared the story of Sue Tony, an acute myeloid leukemia survivor, to illustrate the challenges that cancer survivors face when changing careers after cancer. Our Chief Mission Officer, Rebecca Nellis, and our career coach Julie Jansen were interviewed to offer insights and advice on making a career change after cancer.

Nicholas Christian - June 2015

BBC political editor Nick Robinson was diagnosed with cancer in February and feared that his broadcasting career would be over. He lost his voice during surgery to remove a tumor in his lung when a nerve to one of his vocal chords was severed. Though he has not fully recovered, he has returned to work on a part-time basis.

BBC News - June 2015

Actor Sir John Hurt, known for his roles in the Harry Potter movies and The Elephant Man on Broadway, announced that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. BBC News reports that he said he will continue to work despite the diagnosis.

Sara Bertsch - June 2015

Firefighter Dustin Luebke was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March 2014 and has since undergone 12 chemotherapy treatments. Luebke proved everyone wrong by making 76 percent of his shifts, when he was told that he would only be able to make 25 percent.

Karen Ann Cullotta - June 2015

In 2013, Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Lori Anderson was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, which later metastasized to her liver, bone, spine and pelvis. Throughout her treatment, she missed only one day of work - to attend her first chemotherapy treatment.

College Hip Hop - June 2015

Andrew Pineda, or E-REK as he is known to his fans, is a rap artist and a member of the U.S. Air Force. Last August he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Despite his diagnosis and enduring chemotherapy treatment, he has recently released his newest EP.

Molly Shen - May 2015

KOMO News shared the story of Robert Hasse, a successful public speaker, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2013 and lost half of his tongue to save his life. Hasse's doctors used tissue from his forearm to rebuild his tongue and now, 18 months post-surgery, he has regained his speaking ability. He has returned to public speaking full-time.

Anna Medaris Miller - May 2015

U.S. News & World Report Health reported on how more people with cancer are working during and after treatment, as the view of cancer is shifting toward a chronic illness. The article features quotes from Rebecca Nellis, our Chief Mission Officer, and Joanna Morales, one of our legal experts and CEO Triage Cancer.

Emily Maddern - May 2015

One year after being diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and months of chemotherapy treatment, Mason Faller, 23, is returning to work as a firefighter. In January he was able to return to the 911 center as a dispatcher but now he is able to drive the fire engine until he gets his full strength back.

Kathleen Elkins - May 2015

Michael Abt, CEO of Huddle House, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1993, at the age of 33. As a businessman, he did not let cancer slow him down, overcoming months of chemotherapy. His cancer battle served as a learning experience for him to propel his business career.

Sarah Lyall - May 2015

The New York Times reported that actress Rita Wilson returned to work on Tuesday, May 5, right on schedule and cancer-free. She had take a month off from her role as Brenda in the Broadway show, Fish in the Dark, to undergo a double mastectomy.

Nottingham Post - May 2015

Education Correspondent Dan Russell of the Nottingham Post talked with Sharon Smith about how her cancer battle drove her to get back to the classroom, rather than letting it end her career.

Ceri David - May 2015

Sarah Hignett, from Adelaide, Australia, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28. The New Daily reported on her story and how dealing with cancer in your 20s and 30s is different than in later life. Hignett works in advertising and reported that she received a lot of support from work.

Mollee Francisco - April 2015

The Shakopee Valley News recently reported that Chaska police chief Scott Knight is now cancer-free and returning to work.

Dylan Montz - April 2015

The Gazette shared the story of Iowa State defensive lineman Mitchell Meyers who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in February and decided to stay in Iowa for his treatments instead of back to Texas where his family is so that he could be with his teammates, who he continues to work out with even as he undergoes his chemo treatments.

Lain Hensley - April 2015

The Guardian recently shared the story of Lain Hensley, a businessman who's cancer experience taught him a lot about his leadership style and the way that he really wants to run his business.

Catherine Mayer - April 2015

The Guardian recently published a piece about the compelling story of Sarah Smith,a prospective parliamentary candidate for the Liberal Democrats who is continuing her campaign despite stage-three ovarian cancer.

The Editors of Women's Health - April 2015

Women's Health reported that at age 25, Cobie Smulders was privately battling an ovarian cancer diagnosis while she was working on season 3 of her hit sitcom, How I Met Your Mother.

Eric Van Dril - April 2015

The Chicago Tribune recently shared the inspiring story of Yasmin Chavez, a young soccer player who returned to the game as part of the lenbrook South girls soccer team after finishing treatment for lymphoma.