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Alana Anderson - March 2025

Chris Stark, one of the hosts of The Capital FM Breakfast Show in the UK returned to work this week following a testicular cancer diagnosis. While initially he chose not to disclose publicly or to his co-workers, he spoke on air about having surgery while he was out of work as well as chemotherapy to reduce the likelihood of the cancer returning.

Vanessa Etienne - March 2025

Actress Lyndie Greenwood revealed she has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. She received the call from her doctor while she was in the middle of filming a movie in Canada. Making the decision to stay and finish the film she described as "one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my life."

Amanda Goh - March 2025

After going through cancer treatment, Low Seow Yee realized she did not want to return to her job and instead opened a laundromat with her husband.

Kate Selig - February 2025

Dr. Bryant Lin is a clinical professor at Stanford University and a primary care physician. When he was himself diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, he decided to use it in his work. He continued practicing medicine and created a course called "From Diagnosis to Dialogue: A Doctor’s Real-Time Battle With Cancer".

Katie Nicholl - February 2025

Katie Nicholl's job is to report on the Royal Family for Vanity Fair. Within a year of her own diagnosis, she was unexpectedly reporting on the cancer diagnoses of King Charles and Princess Kate.

CBS News - February 2025

Inside Edition reporter Alison Hall has returned to work after four weeks off for surgery. Following a story she did on actor Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis, Hall took the same risk assessment test that helped Munn discover her cancer. Hall's test came back with a diagnosis of stage zero breast cancer.

T Maruthi Acharya - January 2025

Indian actor Shiva Rajkumar has returned home following surgery. Prior to surgery, he continued to work while undergoing chemotherapy saying, I was a bit scared, but the support from my fans and well-wishers gave me the strength to go through with it. I’m looking forward to getting back to acting and entertaining my fans."

Karine Jean-Pierre - January 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre revealed that she was a caregiver to her mother while serving as the White House Press Secretary. Diagnosed with stage 2 colon cancer, her mother is a very private person and told her, "Don’t tell anyone. Do not tell the president I have cancer."

Ben Botkin - January 2025

Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald found out her cancer had returned five days after being elected to the Oregon state House for the first time. "There will be days when I’m getting treatment and or I’m tired, where I may not be as available as people may think I should be. But that doesn’t mean I’m not getting the work done."

BBC - January 2025

Ashley Dalton, an MP in UK Parliament, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She was previously diagnosed and treated in 2014. She is continuing her duties in Parliament and considers things "business as usual".

John Garcia - January 2025

Michael Truskoski was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer. He plans to continue coaching youth hockey, something he has done for nearly his whole life. "I've been trying to be as normal and do as many normal things as I can".

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."