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JustCapital: The COVID-19 Corporate Response Tracker

Just Report - March 2020

How America’s largest employers are treating stakeholders amid the Coronavirus crisis.

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Healthline: 5 Ways to Support a Co-Worker with a Chronic Illness

Cathy 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.

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HR Dive: Most workers say managers could do more to support ill co-workers

Valerie 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.

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CNBC: Cancer sends many patients into bankruptcy. Advisors are stepping up to stop that

Lorie 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.

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Recruiter: Have a Plan, But Keep It Flexible: Thriving Professionally After a Medical Diagnosis

Rebecca 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.

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Glassdoor: Tips for Returning to Work After Cancer

Rebecca 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.

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Vault: How to Thrive at Work After a Major Medical Diagnosis

Stephanie 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.

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The HR Director: How HR Can Help Support Employees with Cancer

Rebecca 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.

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Open Access Government: Redefining Efficiency Based on What Matters to Cancer Patients

All.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.

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Alex Trebek makes triumphant return to 'Jeopardy!' after cancer treatment: 'I'm still here'

NBC 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.

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Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Ask me why I don't have nipples': How young adults disclose cancer

Aneri 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.

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The Huffpost: How to Master 'The Swivel' and Redirect Your Co-worker's Nosy Health Questions

Monica 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.

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The Washington Post: Marriott's Arne Sorenson, Diagnosed with Cancer

Abha 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.

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Coping with Cancer: On the Job Hunt after Cancer, What You Need to Know for Job Search Success

Julie 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.

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AP News: 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek says he has pancreatic cancer

Lynn 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.

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Market Watch: Millenial cancer survivors are going broke fighting to stay alive

Nicole 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.

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Columbus CEO: Work Can be a Refuge from Cancer

Laurie 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.

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Economic Times: She's back! Sonali Bendre returns to work after cancer treatment

Economic 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.

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The Washington Post: He's Wielded Power for Decades. Now a legendary lawmaker faces a deadly illness

Steve 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.

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HR Dive: Employees Unlikely to Disclose Cancer Diagnoses to HR

Kathryn 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.

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Cancer.net: Working When You Have Cancer: An Expert Q&A

Nicole 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.

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FabFitFun: The Truth about Working as a Cancer Survivor

Chloe 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.

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HR News: 5 Ways to Support an Employee with Cancer

Rebecca 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.

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New Castle News: Nurse who survived breast cancer helps others with battle

Renee 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.

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Moneyish: Cancer Survivors Share the Struggle to Keep their Jobs through Treatment

Nicole 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.

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My Stateline: Dixon Police Office Returns to Active Duty After Being Diagnosed with Brain Cancer

Mariana Rodriguez - September 2018

Just months after a brain cancer diagnosis, Office P.J. Ginn of Dixon, IL is back to work.

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WDBJ7: Crushing Cancer: Cancer Survivors, Patients May Have Untreated PTSD

Leanna 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.

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Healthline: Breast Cancer Survivors Have a Bigger Problem After Treatment: The Cost

Ann 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.

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Politico: I'm Coping With Cancer by Reporting On It

Alexandria 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.

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Yahoo: Teachers donate their sick days to colleague battling colon cancer

Elise 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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