News from 2024

Jessica De Nova - December 2024

Jason Freese, a musician touring with Green Day for the past two decades, took some time off in 2024 for treatment of lung cancer. His diagnosis came after thinking he pulled a muscle cleaning his gutters brought him to the ER. He was instead diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer.

Charlotte Phillipp - December 2024

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss recently disclosed he's been diagnosed with cancer.

Liz Reyes - December 2024

Liz Reyes, an anchor at Fox 8 in New Orleans, was at work about to go on air when she received her thyroid cancer diagnosis in August. "It’s news that rocks you to your core. To this day, I don’t know how I completed the newscast that day."

Chris Mannix - December 2024

a new Sports Illustrated profile revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year as well. In his retirement statement he said, "Time isn't in endless supply" which was a realization his diagnosis helped him discover.

Baz Bamigboye - November 2024

Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen revealed recently he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago. McQueen did work answering emails and other prep from his hospital bed and from home following surgery. When he showed up on set two weeks later, he chose not to disclose to the over 200 person crew

Eileen Finan - November 2024

Travel writer and host Rick Steves has announced he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He took time off from work over the summer for surgery to remove his prostate, but is now gearing up for more travel as part of a new season of his PBS travel show.

Nicholas Rice and Elizabeth Leonard - November 2024

Actor James Van Der Beek disclosed his cancer diagnosis this week telling People Magazine, "I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family."

Becca Wood - October 2024

Jenna Fischer, star of The Office, was diagnosed with Stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer in December 2023. She opened up about the experience during an interview with Hoda Kotb on The Today Show.

Odeya Pinkus - October 2024

Meteorologist Sam Champion shared details on Good Morning America about his recent surgery to remove his basal cell carcinoma. He used the opportunity as a teaching moment and encourage viewers to get regular check-ups and use proper skin care like sunscreen.

Cindy Hsu - October 2024

CAC’s executive director Rebecca V. Nellis was featured on CBS News alongside breast cancer survivor Carly Guerra and Emmy Award-winning journalist Cindy Hsu. The segment highlighted how CAC helps individuals who are diagnosed with cancer and discussed the importance of workplace support for cancer patients.

Vanessa Etienne and Wendy Grossman Kantor - September 2024

Marlyne Barrett was diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer in 2022. She went through 15 rounds of chemo before surgery and 15 rounds after, all while continuing to work as an actor on NBC's Chicago Med, which she called "Life-giving."

Amy Fauth - September 2024

Jeff Minkovich spent nine years working for Community Options Inc, a local organization that develops housing and employment support for people with disabilities, before being diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal and lung cancer. Despite an intense treatment, he continued working where and when he could.

Cara Lynn Shultz - September 2024

Jamie Theakston, a radio host in the UK, disclosed his throat cancer diagnosis after fans noticed his voice sounded different.

Globe Content Studio - September 2024

Tom Wong was working as an analyst at a bank when he received a cancer diagnosis. He spent nearly two years in treatment, unable to work. Eventually he returned to his job at the bank saying, "I welcomed it. I wanted the chance to focus on something besides cancer...I enjoyed my job [and] I appreciated the people"

Tracy Riddell - September 2024

Tracey Riddell had recently started a new job with a charity in the UK when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She decided to continue working through treatment saying, "I wanted to try to continue working. This was partly for financial reasons, but also because I enjoyed my job...My work felt meaningful and gave me a sense of achievement."

WABC-TV - September 2024

WABC's Eyewitness News reporter Stacey Sager has returned to work following treatment for cancer.

Escher Walcott - August 2024

Danielle Fishel, best known for her role in the sitcom Boy Meets World, announced that she was diagnosed with high grade DCIS with micro invasion. It was caught early and Fishel is scheduled to have surgery and unspecified treatment following.

Ryan Golden - August 2024

HR Dive quoted CAC's 2023 Harris Poll survey which found more than a third (35%) of adults diagnosed with cancer who are employed full/part time feel that, those with cancer face stigma in the workplace. The study also showed that 74% felt confident about their job security. 73% felt that their employer had their best interest in mind

Express & Star - August 2024

British TV presenter Trisha Goddard was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, and again in 2021. She did not disclose her diagnosis stating, "I was grappling with how to deal with it myself. Plus I just wanted to work and be me."

Jeff Neiburg - July 2024

Karlie Kisha is competing on the US Field Hockey team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In late April she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.

Billy Ludt - July 2024

Despite a breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, solar installer, Kayla Reedy, wasn't going to let it stop her from doing the job she loves.

Doug Fernandes - July 2024

Dick Vitale, an ESPN analyst for over four decades, is starting to get his voice back as he recovers from cancer and recent vocal cord surgery.

ET Online - July 2024

Actor Hina Kahn was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and is continuing to work during treatment. In an Instagram post she shared a video of her at a photoshoot with the caption starting with, "My first work assignment after my diagnosis"

Keira Smith - July 2024

CAC's executive director Rebecca V. Nellis spoke with the Oncology Data Advisor podcast while at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. They discuss CAC's mission, the story of our founding, an overview of our services and how healthcare providers can take our content back to their patients.

AP - July 2024

Ann Wilson, lead singer of the rock band Heart, has been diagnosed with cancer. The band is postponing their remaining tour date while Wilson undergoes treatment.

Joseph Hudak - June 2024

Raul Malo, lead singer of the Mavericks, announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. The same day he shared the news on his Instagram account, Malo and the Mavericks headlined Syracuse's Jazz Fest.

John Pye - June 2024

Brazilian rugby athlete Raquel Kochhann is getting ready to compete in her third Olympic Games. She has spent a year and a half sidelined by a knee injury followed by cancer treatment.

Noor Lobad - June 2024

WWD featured CAC's Beauty of Giving Luncheon held on Thursday, June 13th honoring Arthur Sadoun, CEO of Publicis Groupe and founder of the Working with Cancer Pledge.

Pooja Salhotra - June 2024

U.S. Rep Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the congresswoman shared in a Sunday statement on social media platform X.

Hayley Levitt - May 2024

Broadway star Sara Chase opened up about her cancer diagnosis and how she is balancing her performance schedule with surgery and treatment.