Just Report - March 2020
How America’s largest employers are treating stakeholders amid the Coronavirus crisis.
Read MoreCathy Cassata - December 2019
A new survey from Cancer and Careers found that 88 percent of people have concerns about their ability to support a co-worker with a serious medical condition. Experts say companies can improve support for employees with chronic conditions by raising awareness and properly training leaders as well as other employees.
Read MoreValerie Bolden-Barrett - November 2019
Chronic illnesses can be a sensitive topic in the workplace for a variety of reasons. This is is reflected in the responses gathered by Cancer and Careers' 2018 survey of cancer patients and survivors, which showed employees with these designations were unlikely to disclose their illness to their HR department.
Read MoreLorie Konish - November 2019
It's common for a cancer diagnosis to be financially devastating for many. Research shows that cancer patients are more likely to declare bankruptcy than the average person.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis - October 2019
Upon receiving a serious health diagnosis, a number of questions may arise when it comes to work. How do I balance work and treatment? What can I expect from my employer? What are my legal rights? While these can be challenging to answer, it's not impossible to plan for.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis - October 2019
Returning to work can be a daunting experience regardless of where exact you are in your cancer treatment. Among the many considerations to take into account, there are a few key things that can make the experience more manageable.
Read MoreStephanie Maldonado - October 2019
Navigating one's professional life while facing a major medical diagnosis can be daunting. However, there are resources available to help ease some of the stress and anxiety around managing the two.
Read MoreRebecca Minton - October 2019
HR professionals can make a powerful contribution to the ongoing care of people with cancer. With improvements in treatment, many people recover and return to work but this creates a new need, the support of their employers in the transition back to work.
Read MoreAll.Can. - September 2019
While efficiency has been highlighted in healthcare recently, too often the patient perspective is lost in the definition. Based on a recent survey of nearly 4,000 cancer patients from over 10 countries, most reported that their needs were sufficiently addressed during their care, but did highlight some specific areas where improvements are needed.
Read MoreNBC Today Show - September 2019
The legendary host's return for the newest season of "Jeopardy!" comes six months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Read MoreAneri Pattani - August 2019
Having a cancer diagnosis comes with many personal decisions, particularly around disclosure. While people differ in their decisions around disclosure, there are some important considerations to take into account.
Read MoreMonica Torres - June 2019
CAC's very own Executive Director, Rebecca Nellis, explains how to answer your colleague's well-intentioned, unwanted questions without being rude.
Read MoreAbha Bhattarai - May 2019
Chief Executive of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite this diagnosis, he has decided to continue working in his role while undergoing treatment.
Read MoreJulie Jansen - March 2019
Julie Jansen, a career coach and frequent presenter and resource for Cancer and Careers, shares advice on how to best go about conducting the job search after a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreLynn Elber - March 2019
'Jeopardy!' host, Alex Trebek, announced publicly to his fans and the rest of the world that he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Despite this news, he also shared that he intends to keep working.
Read MoreNicole Lyn Pesce - February 2019
New research finds that young adult cancer survivors are at a higher risk for debt and work-related physical and mental impairment after their treatment.
Read MoreLaurie Allen - February 2019
More and more patients and survivors are looking at work not just as a way to access benefits and insurance, but also as a source of support and welcome distraction following a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreEconomic Times - February 2019
Actress, Sonali Bendre, has returned to work following treatment for "high grade cancer". Despite a challenging experience, she is excited to be back.
Read MoreSteve Hendrix, Ovetta Wiggins and Arelis R. Hernandez - January 2019
President of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., a figure in the Senate Chamber for over three decades has revealed to his fellow lawmakers, reporters and visitors to the chamber that he is being treated for Stage 4 prostate cancer.
Read MoreKathryn Moody - December 2018
Healthcare policy and coverage remains a serious concern for cancer patients and survivors. However, despite the stress surrounding this, many patients and survivors decide not to disclose their cancer diagnosis to human resource departments.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH - December 2018
Cancer and Careers' very own Manager of Programs, Nicole Franklin, MPH, answers questions from Cancer.net on how to continue working after a cancer diagnosis and the tools available through CAC to assist survivors as they make a plan for balancing work and cancer.
Read MoreChloe Caldwell - November 2018
Despite the prevalence of cancer survivors of working age, there continues to be little coverage of the impact of cancer on someones work life and career. That's where Cancer and Careers works to bring this issue to the forefront and help survivors make the best decisions for them.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis - November 2018
Maintaining one's employment while receiving treatment for cancer and going through recovery can be difficult, but research shows that many cancer patients want to keep working. Cancer and Careers' very own Executive Director, Rebecca V. Nellis, outlines five ways HR professionals can prepare to help employees who request support and guidance.
Read MoreRenee Gendrau - October 2018
Though now cancer-free, oncology nurse Becky Rainville still recalls how she felt when diagnosed. Having worked in oncology when she was diagnosed, Becky is well aware of what the disease can do to one's body, and she keeps this in mind as she treats her patients.
Read MoreNicole Lyn Pesce - October 2018
Surviving a cancer diagnosis is just the first part of the battle. Many survivors find themselves struggling with their careers after treatment.
Read MoreMariana Rodriguez - September 2018
Just months after a brain cancer diagnosis, Office P.J. Ginn of Dixon, IL is back to work.
Read MoreLeanna Scachetti - September 2018
Though many patients are thrilled to ring the long-awaited final chemo treatment bell, that sense of relief tends to be short-lived for many. Many patients and survivors report experiencing a continued feeling of anxiety and unease.
Read MoreAnn Pietrangelo - August 2018
There's no question that treatment options for breast cancer is improving, however this comes at a high monetary cost. The extreme expense causes hardship for survivors long after their treatment ends.
Read MoreAlexandria Glorioso - August 2018
Alexandria Glorioso is a journalist, so she is used to exploring and researching topics both familiar and foreign to her. However, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she embraced her profession as a way of coping with her diagnosis.
Read MoreElise Sole - August 2018
Robert Goodman, a 23-year history teacher at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School in Florida was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in April of this year. After major surgery, he was prescribed six months of chemotherapy and medications. Goodman knew he'd need to heal, but was concerned about his lack of sick time remaining from his job.
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