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New Castle News: Co-workers, doctors support Jameson employee in breast cancer battle

Jessica Shelenberger - October 2015

Renee Laitinen considered her place of work, Jameson Hospital, a second home, so when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2012 there was no question she would get her treatment at that same hospital, surrounded by supportive co-workers.

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The St. Louis American: For breast cancer patients, there is Gateway to Hope

Sandra Jordan - October 2015

Staci Owens, a 38-year old wife and mother of Florissant, Missouri, was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2015. She learned immediately that finances can strain quickly when a family member is in treatment for a major health condition.

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My Statesman: Becker: We should do more when it comes to breast cancer, "chemobrain"

Heather Becker - October 2015

Research scientist at the University of Austin at Texas School of Nursing, Heather Becker, explains the importance of cancer survivors continuing to work and how cancer side effects can be reasonably accommodated by employers.

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ABC 11 Eyewitness News: NCCU Chancellor Debra Saunders-White battle cancer

Tamara Gibbs - October 2015

North Carolina Central University Chancellor, Debra Saunders-White, has publicly disclosed that her battle with kidney cancer. The school and students have rallied behind her decision to continue to work.

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China Daily: Liu stays on at Didi Kuaidi despite battling breast cancer

Ma Si - October 2015

Liu Qing, president of Didi Kuaidi, a mobile car-hailing platform, and one of the most powerful businesswomen in China, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Liu maintains she will continue with business as usual.

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Bradenton Herald: Executive's cancer fight gets support from family, friends

Melissa Repko - October 2015

Noelle LeVeaux, of Plano, TX, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December. She learned to juggle three jobs: marketing executive at the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, single mom of two girls, and manager of her own health.

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The Bradford Era: A second chance: Bradford Resident Moyer battles breast cancer, emerges survivor

Kate Day Sager - October 2015

After emerging as a survivor after her battle with breast cancer, Debbie Moyer's message to others with the disease is simple: be positive, involve your family, and, above all, stay busy.

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Featured - VOA: Managing a Career and a Cancer Diagnosis

Kim Lewis - October 2015

In 2012, 42-year-old Tara Cernacek was an executive assistant for a non-profit in New YOrk City when two months into her new job she discovered a lump in her left breast. She was diagnosed with Stage 2-B breast cancer. Her treatment plan included surgery, which involved a lumpectomy, radiation and 18 months total of chemo-therapy.

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Parade: Amy Robach: What Breast Cancer Taught Me

Lambeth Hochwald - October 2015

Amy Robach, co-anchor for Good Morning America, has just released a memoir, Better, detailing her diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer as she continued to work on-air and was even promoted. She shares three things she learned on her journey, in her own words.

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Mirror: John Hurt is back at work just four months after revealing cancer battle

Nicola Methven - October 2015

Actor Sir John Hurt, known for his roles in Alien, The Elephant Man and the Harry Potter films, has returned to work after starting treatment for pancreatic cancer. Hurt is optimistic and said his treatment is going "terrifically well".

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Featured - CancerToday: The Work-Cancer Balance

Leigh Labrie - October 2015

CancerToday explores the work-cancer balance, talking to survivors about their experiences and our Chief Mission Officer, Rebecca Nellis, about the best strategies to navigate work after a cancer diagnosis.

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The Huffington Post: The Economic Impact of Breast Cancer: Managing a Costly Side Effect

Melanie Young - October 2015

Melanie Young, a blogger for The Huffington Post, wrote about the impact of breast cancer and finances, including some measures to take to manage the high costs of the illness. According to a University of Michigan study, 25 percent of breast cancer survivors reported financial decline during treatment.

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Workplace Savings and Benefits: Five ways to support employees with cancer

Kristian Brunt-Seymour - October 2015

WSB reported on the guidance issued by Macmillian Cancer Support and the Trades Union Congress (TCU) of the UK for supporting staff with cancer at work. More than 700,000 people of working age in the UK are living with cancer.

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Waupaca County News: Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

Holly Neumann - October 2015

Judy Driebel, of Iola, WI, was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) following the discovery of a lump during a routine mammogram performed by a mobile mammography truck supplied through her job at F&W Media. Following a lumpectomy shortly after the diagnosis, Driebel was determined to continue to work through her treatment.

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Newton Citizen: Survivor stays in routine of working during her chemotherapy treatments

Beth Sexton - September 2015

Wansley Ricks was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year in January. She does not like to miss work, so she scheduled her treatments so that it wouldn't interfere with her job as a victim witness coordinator for the Juvenile Court in Rockdale County, Georgia.

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WBTV: Real Life Survivor: Member of WBTV family fighting breast cancer

WBTV Web Staff - September 2015

Allyson Gahan, a member of the sales department of WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina, was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 3, 2014 and is still continuing to undergo treatment – and work. Allyson says that the fact that her cancer can be a secret is a double-edged sword.

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The Economist: How chief executives deal with cancer

The Economist - September 2015

The Economist recently joined the conversation on work and cancer in light of Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein's diagnosis announcement. They wrote a piece on top executives with cancer who've continued their jobs – "a growing club that would have been inconceivable not so long ago".

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The New York Times: Goldman C.E.O. Lloyd Blankfein Has Lymphoma

Chad Bray - September 2015

Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO, Lloyd C. Blankfein, announced to his company on Tuesday that he has received a diagnosis of a "highly curable" form of lymphoma. His doctors advised him that he will be able to work substantial as normal during treatment but will reduce travel. He has support from his board.

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Fortune: Goldman’s Blankfein is not the only CEO to continue working through a cancer diagnosis

Michal Addady - September 2015

Since Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced his decision to work thorough cancer treatment, Fortune.com shared the stories of other executives who've had to make the difficult decision, including Andy Grove (Intel), Robert Benmosche (AIG), Steve Jobs (Apple), Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) and Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan).

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Featured - Huffington Post: Cancer Workplace Expert Rebecca Nellis: Facing the Fears

GlassCeiling.com - September 2015

Huffington Post recently picked up an interview with our Chief Mission Officer, Rebecca Nellis, from GlassCeiling.com. In the interview, Nellis describes how Cancer and Careers has evolved and some of the challenges that working people with cancer face.

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The Times-Tribune: Photographer, cancer survivor defies odds, shares artwork at upcoming exhibit

Patrice Wilding - September 2015

Photographer Alex Seeley has battled different types of cancer two times in his life already, however he hasn't let it stop him from pursuing is passion and career in photography. After undergoing is recent treatment for Ewing sarcoma, he is preparing for is first photography showcase of live music images.

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WRBL.COM: Woman switches career path after defeating cancer

wrblaknight - September 2015

Mandi Buckalew quit her job as a teacher and opened up a bakery, Cakeapotamus, in 2013 as a way to start a new chapter in her life after battling and defeating thyroid cancer.

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Pal-Item: Hutton: ‘I have cancer’

Bill Engle - September 2015

Richmond Mayor Sally Hutton announced on Thursday that she has been battling cancer. She is still in charge of city affairs and said she is in daily contact with her staff. Colleagues report that she has maintained good communication, has provided direction on who to go to if they have questions while she is away and has put good systems in place.

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The New York Times: Was It Cancer? Getting the Diagnosis

Julia Baird - September 2015

In an opinion column for The New York Times, Australian writer and host of the ABC' The Drum, Julia Baird, described reviving her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, undergoing surgery and preparing to return to work.

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The Times: Bossier deputy returning to work after cancer battle receives surprise welcome

The Times Staff - August 2015

When Sargent Barrett Lovell returned to work at the Bossier Maximum Security prison in Bossier, Louisiana this morning, he was greeted by a reception line of 80 cheering and applauding deputies. Lovell was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia with MDS in October of 2014 and went through chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.

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Medium: I Had a Baby and Cancer When I Worked at Amazon. This Is My Story

Julia Cheiffetz - August 2015

In response to the recent New York Times article about the work culture and environment at Amazon, Julia Cheiffetz, a former Amazon employee, wrote a piece about her experience as both a new mother and cancer patient while working there.

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SFGate: Cancer forces Jimmy Carter to slow down but not stop work

Kathleen Foody - August 2015

Former president Jimmy Carter recently spoke about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, saying that while it will significantly impact his usual routine and he will have to cut back on how much he works, he will not stop working.

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NBC Sports: Following cancer treatment, John Bonamego back to work at CMU

Kevin McGuire - August 2015

NBC Sports reported that Central Michigan head football coach John Bonamego is back at work after undergoing treatment for tonsil cancer. He's excited to be back into his normal routine of work and looking forward to the season.

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The Guardian: Clive James: new cancer drug has him 'unreasonably well' and still writing

Melissa Davey - August 2015

Australian novelist Clive James was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010 and didn't think that he had much time left, but a new drug has kept his cancer at bay and is allowing him to continue to read and write.

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