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Montgomery Advertiser: After Cancer Diagnosis, Broadway Star Fights Back

Mark Kennedy - September 2014

Rising Broadway star Valisia LeKae, who played Diana Ross in the hit show “Motown: The Musical,” was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013. The Montgomery Advertiser writes about her cancer journey, including how she shared the news with her colleagues.

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Insurancenewsnet.com: Lodi's Lisa Ferrero Eyes LPGA Return After Bout with Cancer

Mark Godi - September 2014

Insurancenewsnet.com published an article about Lisa Ferrero, a golfer who hass been on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour for about five years and is currently planning a return to the tour after treatment for breast cancer.

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Irish Examiner: Positive Outlook as Michael Noonan ‘Recovers Well’ from Cancer

Shaun Connolly - September 2014

The Irish Examiner reported that Finance Minister Michael Noonan said that he is having a good recovery from cancer and plans to run again in the general election, barring another health setback.

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Ipswich Star: Working Helped Former Apprentice Rebuild His Life After Cancer

Natalie Sadler - September 2014

Cancer survivor Kristen Carden wasn't able top get a job after his treatment, reports the Ipswich Star, until an apprenticeship with Realise Futures changed his life.

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Eastern Daily Press: “Being Diagnosed with Cancer Has Helped Me Fulfill My Ultimate Dream”

Maurice Gray - September 2014

After a breast cancer diagnosis led Tammy Sheridan to shave off her hair, she landed a number of modeling jobs, reports the Eastern Daily Press.

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Houston Press: Help Chef Luis Gallardo in His Fight Against Cancer

Mai Pham - September 2014

An article in the Houston Press tells the story of a sushi chef who is battling cancer and has been supported by him employer and colleagues, who have set up a GoFundMe campaign and are selling a special sushi roll to help him cover his medical costs.

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Perth Now: Cancer Survivor Nick Efstathis Looks to Football Career at Olympic FC

Marco Monteverde - September 2014

Perth Now shares the story of Nick Efstathis, a young adult cancer survivor and football player in Australia who trained with his Olympic teammates in between his chemotherapy treatment weeks. He pushed through the tough treatment and training and returned to competitive football this year.

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9 News Australia: Government Says No to WorkCover for Firefighter with Cancer

Laura Turner - September 2014

9 News Australia reported that the Victorian government won't pass legislation that would make it easier for firefighters diagnosed with cancer to get compensation, despite pleas from a veteran firefighter who is battling cancer.

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LA Times: After Cancer Diagnosis, An Outpouring of Support for Cudahy Teacher

Stephen Ceasar - September 2014

A heartwarming article from the LA Times tells the story of a teacher who's colleagues donated 154 vacation days through the Catastrophic Illness Donation program to help her recover from treatment for breast cancer. Programs such as this that allow donated sick time to help coworkers can be instrumental in helping working people with cancer.

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Daily Mail: Life after cancer? Now we think, ‘Go for it!’

Catherine O'Brien - August 2014

The Mail Online wrote a piece highlighting the stories of the finalists in this year's YOU/Breast Cancer Care model competition. The runner-up, Sharyn Wilde, discussed her experience with breast cancer and the impact that it had on her career.

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Marin Independent Journal: Cancer Gets Personal for Marin Oncologist

Richard Halstead - August 2014

The Marin Independent Journal recently wrote about an oncologist, Dr. Peter Eisenberg, who has been treating cancer patients for 36+ years and has returned to work after his own cancer experience.

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The Spokesman Review: Post Falls Coach Jeff Hinz Says Cancer Put His Life in Perspective

Jim Meehan - August 2014

The Spokesman Review published an uplifting article about football coach Jeff Hinz who will be coaching a game on Friday night after his battle with cancer. Hinz said that his cancer experience changed his perspective on life, including work, and that he is thankful every day to be able to work and coach.

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CBS Sports: Phillies President Montgomery Takes Leave of Absence After Cancer Surgery

Dayn Perry - August 2014

CBS Sports reports that the Phillies president and CEO will be taking a leave of absence after surgery last spring for cancer of the jaw.

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ABS-CBN News: Miriam Licks Cancer, May Run in 2016

Ira Pedrasa - August 2014

ABS-CBN News reports that Philippines Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago's cancer has regressed and she is recovering, with plans of a potential presidential run in the future. She is focusing on her health, but has been able to get back to some work on some law books scheduled to be released this year.

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Yes Network: Joe Torre's cancer diagnosis changed his life, but not his career

Lou DiPietro - August 2014

An inspiring article from YesNetwork.com discusses Yankees manager Joe Torre's cancer journey and return to work.

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New York Post: NY1 Anchor Roma Torre has Colon Cancer

Michael Starr - August 2014

The New York Post reports that NY1 news anchor Roma Torre was diagnosed with colon cancer, sharing the news with her viewers this week. In the article, Torre discusses how she initially kept the diagnosis private, only telling her bosses, but not her coworkers or viewers. Deciding who and when to disclose your diagnosis to is a personal decision.

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Broward Palm Beach New Times: Diane Ward on Surviving Breast Cancer and Beautiful Ways

Liz Tracy - August 2014

Hollywood-based singer/songwriter Diane Ward discusses her breast cancer journey in the Broward Palm Beach New Times. She says she chose to focus on working on her latest album after the diagnosis, saying, "I used it as a vehicle to get through the treatment. The chemo, the radiation.”

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ABC News 7 Denver - Mike Landess on Going Public with His Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Deb Stanley - August 2014

7NEWS anchor Mike Landess talks with ABC News 7 about his long career in TV, in particular the largest and most personal story in his career, his cancer diagnosis.

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Fox News: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After A Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Bavesh Balar - August 2014

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it's important to know what questions to ask your healthcare team, writes Dr. Bavesh Balar for Fox News. The article lists 10 questions to ask your doctor after a diagnosis, including how treatment will affect daily life and work.

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Bridlington Free Press: Cancer-Battling Artist Showcases Work in Bridlington

Stewart Paterson - August 2014

The Bridlington Free Press recently wrote about an artist and cancer survivor, Sharon Tiernan, who is currently showcasing her work. Tiernan says that her cancer experience increased her passion for her work and her attention to detail also increased.

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Timmins Press: Getting Crafty to Battle Cancer

Jeff Labine - August 2014

Timminspress.com tells the courageous story of a mother and son, both battling cancer, who came up with a creative way to help get them through their treatment and help cover the cost of traveling for treatment. They both took time off from work to manage their treatments and turned to art to help cover costs and take their minds off of treatment.

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Beaumont Enterprise: Cancer-fighting Grandma Graduates with Masters from Lamar

Michelle Heath - August 2014

The Beaumont Enterprise recently wrote an uplifting article about 70-year-old Nancy Templain who was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and recently graduated from Lamar University with a Masters in nursing. Templain said she is now job searching.

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Burlington Free Press: Principal Burke Back to Work After Cancer

Lynn Monty - August 2014

The Burlington Free Press reported that Principal Patrick Burke is back at South Burlington High School today after finishing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Burke didn't leave his position, but did shift much of his work to assistant principles. He said that while it wasn't easy to step back from daily operations, colleagues stepped up.

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York Daily Record: Dover Township Woman Battles Through Breast Cancer on Horse Farm

Rebecca Hanlon - August 2014

An inspiring article in the York Daily Record highlights the cancer journey of Holly Sands, a riding instructor and breast cancer survivor. Sands said that her community and continuing to work helped her survive.

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BBC Sport: Ali Carter to Make October Return After Cancer Treatment

BBC Sport - August 2014

The BBC Sport reported that former snooker World Championship finalist Ali Carter says he will make a return to snooker in October after having chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer.

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The Herald News: Joliet Ex-Drug Addict Isn't Letting Cancer Stop His Foundation Work

Denise M. Baran-Unland - August 2014

The Herald News wrote a brief piece about the inspiring story of Michael Pinnick, an ex-drug addict who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer but won't let that stop him from his work on his Done with Drugs Foundation.

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ABC News: GameStop CEO Treated for Cancerous Brain Tumor

Associated Press - August 2014

ABC News reported that GameStop Corp. CEO, Paul Raines, had surgery last week to remove a cancerous brain tumor. Raines is likely to make a full recovery and is undergoing preventative chemo. Gamestop said that Raines will restrict travel during his chemo treatment, but that it should not interfere with his job.

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DNAinfo Chicago: Photographer, Cancer Survivor Ivan Lo Shows 'Afghanistan is More than War'

Adeshina Emmanuel - August 2014

An incredible story about the work of Ivan Lo, a cancer survivor and war photographer, was recently published in DNAinfo Chicago. The article explores Lo's experience with cancer and his photography in Afghanistan, currently being shown at the Bezazian Library in Chicago. Lo talks about how his cancer experience changed his work path.

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The Southeast Texas Record: Houston TV Producer Claims Job Loss Following Cancer Treatments

Kelly Holleran - August 2014

The Southeast Texas Record reported that a former Fox Television morning producer filed a lawsuit against Fox Television Stations, claiming she lost her job after being diagnosed with cancer and taking time off of work. Most people have concerns about work after a diagnosis, and as this case shows, sometimes it can have a difficult outcome.

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Observer & Eccentric: Redford costume designer looks forward to work after cancer treatment

Sharon Dargay - August 2014

A recent online article from the Observer & Eccentric discusses how a local Redford, MI resident is approaching her cancer treatment much in the way that she approaches her creative projects as a photographer and costume designer.

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