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Alex Heigl - March 2016

At just 9 years old, dancer Gabi Shull was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer that eats tissue and bone. After undergoing numerous chemo treatments, Gabi's doctors performed a radical surgery known as a rotationplasty, amputating part of Gabi's leg and using her healthy ankle to replace her knee. Yet, she refused to stop dancing

Matthew Herper - March 2016

Aimee Jungman, a former vice president for Genomic Health, a company selling diagnostic tests for patients with breast, prostate, and colon cancer, claims she was dismissed by the company when her ovarian cancer returned. Jungman's lawyers filed a complaint that Genomic Health took steps to avoid her taking disability leave.

Anonymous Junior Doctor - March 2016

"Experience of 'the other side' has led to awkward conversations with colleagues, but has also taught me so much and means my patients get a better deal from me. A junior doctor shares their personal cancer story."

AFP - March 2016

Ken Watanabe, a Japanese star known for his role in the Broadway musical, "The King and I", returned to New York from Tokyo Saturday after successfully undergoing treatment for cancer. He said that he will return to work in "The King and I" on March 17th.

Elahe Izadi - March 2016

Last summer, comedian Quincy Jones was diagnosed with stage-four mesothelioma and was told he had one year to live, but he still wanted to make people laugh. He started a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to record a stand-up special— a huge milestone for any comedian.

Pat Farnack - March 2016

WCBS Newsradio 880's Daily Tips for Healthy Living from Pat Farnack interviewed Rebecca Nellis, Chief Mission Officer of Cancer and Careers, on how to navigate returning to work during or after a cancer diagnosis, from when to go back, how to pace yourself, and more.

Associated Press - March 2016

Holly Rowe, a reporter for ESPN, recently underwent a second surgery to remove a tumor from her chest. She returned to work on Monday and has a "conservative" schedule planned through the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament season.

Victoria Lambert - February 2016

George Alagiah OBE, who has been the lead presenter of BBC's News at Six since 2007, returned to work after 17 rounds of chemotherapy and 3 major operations to treat advanced bowel cancer. In this article, The Telegraph reports on how Alagiah took time off work for treatment and the challenges he faced managing side effects and returning to work.

Justin Terranova - February 2016

In an interview ESPN reporter Shelley Smith discusses her recovery from breast cancer.With a surgery in January of last year, chemotherapy and radiation followed. However, Smith states she refused to live in fear.

The Japan News - February 2016

The Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry of Japan has released guidelines to help cancer patients continue working while undergoing treatment, the first of it's kind to be issued. As part of work support based on the Cancer Control Law, the guidelines include measures companies should take to help those suffering from cancer to continue working.

Jon Delano - February 2016

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced via the morning press that he has a treatable form of prostate cancer. As a result of the early detection, Wolf said that there will be minimal disruption to his work. He kept the details about his treatment private.

David Hawkings - February 2016

Clair McCaskill has been known as a trailblazer during her decade in politics. The first woman elected to senate from Missouri, first senator to back Barack Obama for president in 2008, and the first in congress to endorse Hillary Clinton. In another first, McCaskill is the first senator to announce her breast cancer diagnosis.

Jerry Carino - February 2016

When Dave Cantin was told of his diagnosis, he was in shock, but also in a state of confusion when his doctor described it as "hitting the lotto". What his doctor had meant was his form of cancer (CML) was treatable by cancer pills and he wouldn't even have to miss more than a month of work.

Sarah Trotto - February 2016

According to the American Cancer Society, people diagnosed with cancer from 2004 to 2010 had a five-year relative survival rate of 68%, an increase from 49% in 1975 to 1977. With approximately 14 million Americans with a history of cancer living today, employers need to realize the changes associated with survival.

Evan Grant - February 2016

Tony Beasley, third base coach for the Texas Rangers, was not going to let cancer intercede with doing what he loves, coaching. While Beasley notes that much of the work could be done from home, he was determined to be out on the field with his team.

Allie Norton - February 2016

Sarah Siler, a 33 year-old mother of three has been a faithful employee of North Town Mall's Chili's for 15 years. She's become a staple of the restaurant and a member of a close-knit workplace family. So when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, the news hit many hard.

Rebecca Nellis - February 2016

Cancer represents a wide range of diagnoses, treatments, side effects and recovery processes. This can make it difficult for employers to know how to react and how to provide the most appropriate and helpful support to an employee that is diagnosed. Preparation can provide both employer and employee with a solid footing to address their situation.

Teresa Novellino - February 2016

A new report from the Global Wellness Institute found "unwellness" at work costs the U.S. economy $2.2 trillion annually. Senior research fellow, Ophelia Yeung, states "a lot of us face wellness challenges where we work and it's not getting any better."

Barbara Heins - February 2016

David Martin, Mayor of Stamford, CT, has announced he's been diagnosed with skin cancer and will be undergoing surgery. During the press conference, Martin informed the media that he would be having a procedure to remove Melanoma. Martin assures the "diagnosis and surgery will not affect my work as mayor."

Emma Glanfield - February 2016

France is preparing to pass a law that provides workers the "right to disconnect" from work emails outside of their contracted hours in a bid to ease pressure and provide a better work-life balance. Evenings and weekends will ultimately be "off-limits" for bosses to expect responses from their employees.

Bianca La Cioppa - February 2016

Dave Billsborrow, from Australia's "The Bachelorette" returned to his plumbing job Wednesday after taking time off for surgery following a skin cancer scare.

Bianca La Cioppa - February 2016

Dave Billsborrow, from Australia's "The Bachelorette" returned to his plumbing job Wednesday after taking time off for surgery following a skin cancer scare.

Lisa Ward - February 2016

While side effects of treatment such as hair loss, fatigue and depression have long been concerns for doctors supervising cancer treatments, some doctors are realizing their attention should extend to the effects of costly treatments. Researchers are referring to this as "financial toxicity."

Lisa Schulmeister - February 2016

It is important not to assume that those with metastatic disease will want to quit work. Patients should be asked how they view and value their jobs and then should be worked with to figure out how to pursue the path they wish to follow.

Liz Morris - February 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor is planning to issue regulations in 2016, bringing an additional 13.5 million workers under the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the intent is to compensate workers for additional time working, there is concern that this can have some negative impact on the flexibility of some positions.

Sam Webb - February 2016

At age 20, Elesha Turner was diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening bone cancer which looked as though it would necessitate amputation of her leg. In a remarkable turn of events, doctors were able to replace almost all of the bones in her leg with titanium.

Rachel Lutz - February 2016

According to a recent research letter published in JAMA, following a colorectal cancer diagnosis patients may experience low rates of job retention.University of Michigan Health System conducted follow up phone calls with over 560 stage III colorectal cancer patients to assess the link between access to paid sick leave and job retention.

Elias Hazou - February 2016

Maria Iliofotou was shocked to be told she was terminated just days after returning from her sick leave for treatement. Iliofotou's treatment for breast cancer included a mastectomy, three chemotherapy cycles and radiotherapy. Iliototou returned to work after a full recovery.

Steve Myall - February 2016

When William Kemp was just 11 years old, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 T-Cell Lymphoma. He grew so weak that he was then confined to a wheelchair for two years. Kemp believed his dream of joining the army was lost. Now, 18, Kemp is on the brink of his selection date interview for the army and preparing for the physical tests.

Shilpa Kannan and Premanand Bookinathan - February 2016

Mark Rego, of Bangalore, is many things: an energetic pub quiz master, a charity fundraiser and maybe most importantly a cancer survivor. After being diagnosed seven years ago, Rego claims his entire outlook on life changed.