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Lorraine Ash - October 2014

The Daily Record writes about Theresa Rowland, a yoga teacher who is battling ovarian cancer and is continuing with her yoga practice even as she gets ready for chemotherapy. She is taking time off from teaching but hopes to be able to return.

Martin Slagter - October 2014

The Kokomo Tribune shared the inspiring stories of two hairdressers, Nanci Pierce and Susan Cottingham, who have both battled breast cancer, and found support from each other and many clients who have also had breast cancer. Their stories touch on how they returned to work and how that helped them through their cancer journeys.

Sheryl M. Ness - October 2014

Sheryl M. Ness, R.N., wrote a great piece for Imperial Valley News on navigating work and cancer treatment. She provides helpful tips and examples and lists Cancer and Careers as a resource for information to help patients figure out a plan for working through treatment.

Stephanie Anderson Witmer - October 2014

USA Today shares the stories of four breast cancer survivors who were inspired by their own cancer experiences to start companies that make products to help ease the journey of other breast cancer survivors.

Jan Swoope - October 2014

The Dispatch recently shared the story of Candy Grant, a breast cancer survivor who was able to realize her dream of being a children's book author after her cancer journey.

Staff Sgt. Kai Jensen - October 2014

DVIDS shares the story of Sgt. 1st Class Dorothy Ruben, finance noncommissioned officer with the 76th Operational Response Command, who has been a Soldier for 26 years and is also a mother and breast cancer survivor. Her unit in the Army Reserve was a huge support system for her through her cancer journey.

Cansu Kucuk - October 2014

The Guardian published an article by Cansu Kucuk, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at age 25 and it was this experience that inspired her to get her master’s degree in marketing and communications.

Meredith Engel - October 2014

The New York Daily News recently wrote about Tara Cernacek, a breast cancer survivor who lost her job towards the end of her treatment and turned to Cancer and Careers for resources and support to look for a new job.

Diana Reese - October 2014

The Washington Post recently covered a topic that we talk about a lot at Cancer and Careers - the laws that protect cancer survivors from losing their jobs and benefits. This article covers them from a breast cancer angle and discusses how survivors can use the FMLA and ADA to protect themselves in their workplaces.

Jennifer L. Manfrin - October 2014

Sandy Shrimplin works as a registered nurse at Coshocton Hospital, despite her ongoing battle with breast cancer, writes the Cochocton Tribune. She continues to work because "helping others makes her feel good" and she has had great support from her coworkers.

John Waggoner - October 2014

USA Today reported that JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has a good outlook after his recent cancer treatment. Dimon said that he is going to start back up with international travel and plans to make his way back up to a full work schedule.

Nate Gotlieb - October 2014

Greater Mankato Growth president and CEO, Jonathan Zierdt, is facing his second battle with prostate cancer, reports the Mankato Free Press. The article describes Zierdt's treatment options and how the diagnosis has impacted his work life.

REVIS BLAYLOCK - October 2014

Donna Brooks Walls of Manila, AR has been on her cancer journey for 15 years, and throughout the entire experience she hasn't lost her positive outlook, even when she had to give up her beloved work as a hair dresser, reports the Town-Crier.

Claire Hodgson - October 2014

Cosmopolitan shared the inspiring stories of three young women who used their cancer experiences to make positive changes in their lives. One woman was inspired to change careers after her cancer journey.

Emily Glazer - October 2014

J.P. Morgan Co. Chairman and Chief Executive James Dimon spoke in an International Finance panel at a conference in Washington on Friday; this was his first public appearance since announcing his diagnosis.

Caitlin VanOverberghe - October 2014

Gayle Jewell, a second-grade teacher at Monroe Road Elementary, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August, began chemotherapy and will have surgery (followed by radiation) in December. But she has no intention to stop teaching, reports Bedford Now.

Unknown - October 2014

Jean Niedan was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2010, but she didn’t let treatment impact her work at her family’s business, American Mortgage.

Melissa Temsook Knott - October 2014

Cancer can often be inspiration for career change, as was the case for Marilyn Bryant, reports the Pensacola News Journal. Bryant's breast cancer journey led to a career change for her, and inspired her to volunteer to raise breast cancer awareness.

Jacoba Urist - October 2014

An article on Today Health explores the challenges that young breast cancer survivors face, including not being as financially stable and being less established in their careers.

Alyssa Toomey - October 2014

Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, recently told El Mundo that he is fighting cancer, reports E! News. He recently started his European concert tour and has yet to cancel any tour dates due to his diagnosis.

CINDY KRISCHER GOODMAN - October 2014

This week, brought a different journalistic approach to the work and cancer lens. The Miami Herald interviewed families and caregivers of breast cancer survivors about how getting their businesses and employees involved in fundraising and awareness raising helps them cope as loved-ones battle the illness.

Cherie Wilson - October 2014

Cherie Wilson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and continued to work through 16 weeks of chemotherapy, reports the Asbury Park Press. In the article, Wilson explains that she kept working through treatment for both "financial and emotional reasons".

Anthony Panissidi - October 2014

Breast cancer led Gail Coulter to change careers, quitting her job as a court stenographer to open her own small cafe. The Asbury Park Press writes about Coulter's cancer journey and how it impacted her career choices.

Garrett Andrews - October 2014

Jay Windle was diagnosed with brain cancer in August but needs to continue working since his wife's illness has kept her out-of-work for the past year, reports NRToday. Windle's boss, Augie Castro, at Rodeo Steakhouse understands the difficult situation and the restaurant has come together to raise money for him and support him during this time.

Beren Cross - October 2014

Lorraine Bond has been fighting cancer and liver disease for the last two-and-a-half years. Earlier this week, she was let go from her job because she needed too much sick time, reports the Swindon Advertiser.

Don Kaplan - October 2014

NY1 anchor Roma Torre returned to the newsroom Thursday after being declared free of colon cancer by doctors. Torre plans to return to the anchor desk for her regular schedule in November, but until then, she will be working part-time hours starting Monday.

Mary Beth Schweigert - October 2014

Emmanuel Colon was diagnosed with leukemia at age 19, which he now says was a "blessing" as he used this experience to reshape his life, leading to high profile jobs as a stylist, writes the Lancaster Online.

Molly Callahan - October 2014

Erica Bartol was 33 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent intensive treatment, including a lumpectomy, four rounds of chemotherapy, and 35 sessions of radiation. She had an interesting experience working through her treatment because she is an RN, and was employed by the hospital partnership where she received her treatments.

Lucy Thackray - October 2014

Hany Matar, an engineer with terminal cancer, who continued to work even after his diagnosis and through his treatments, is claiming that an insurance company is using a loophole in his contract so that they don't have to pay his life insurance.