News

Cary Clack - February 2023

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro underwent surgery this week for cancer found in his small intestine. In a statement he said, "My prognosis is good. I expect to be home recovering in Texas for several weeks before returning to Washington to continue my work on behalf of the people of my hometown, San Antonio."

Grace Dean - February 2023

Krystal Garmon has undergone cancer treatment twice. Following a recent job virtual interview, the interviewers did not realize she was still on the call and started saying things like "She had a head cap on, did she know she was in an interview?" and "She would look more professional if she showed her hair. I can't tell what color her hair is."

Liz Scherer - February 2023

CAC's executive director Rebecca V. Nellis was interviewed to remind everyone that disclosure is a choice and that "it may change over time, in the evolution of how you see yourself, how your treatment is going, what you need, or how your workplace is reacting to what you have or haven't shared."

Wolf Depner - February 2023

British Columbia's Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Selina Robinson disclosed her cancer has returned. She has no plans on leaving her job. “I have no idea what else I would do except work."

Kimberlee Speakman - February 2023

Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby returned to the studio to teach her first class since undergoing 12 weeks of chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer.

Cancer and Careers - January 2023

Cancer and Careers' executive director Rebecca V. Nellis was an invited guest on the Business Group on Health’s podcast.

Cindy Boren - January 2023

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has begun treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. "I am confident that I will make a full recovery and be back on the mound as soon as possible."

Ginger Gibson - January 2023

Senator Bob Casey announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will continue to work while undergoing treatment.

Dareh Gregorian - December 2022

Congressman Jamie Raskin announced last week he has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. Raskin described the diagnosis as "a serious but curable form of cancer".

Rebecca V. Nellis - December 2022

CAC's executive director Rebecca V. Nellis spoke recently with Cancer Today Magazine answering the question "I’m unable to balance my full-time job and caring for my loved one with cancer. What options do I have if I need to take some time away from work?"

Kumi Tucker - December 2022

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Like many prostate cancer patients, McLaughlin was first alerted to a concern over a high PSA level in routine blood work. Following another test a few weeks later and a biopsy, his doctor confirmed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Laurie McGinley - December 2022

Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli has spent her career researching and treating cancer, with the last ten year spent as the chief of surgical oncology at Dana-Farber Bringham Cancer Center in Boston. In October she was offered the job of Director of the National Cancer Institute, shortly followed by a breast cancer diagnosis of her own a month later.

Scott Gleeson - November 2022

Famed college basketball announcer Dick Vitale returned to the mic this week after missing most of last season due to cancer treatment. Diagnosed with melanoma and lymphoma, he continued to work through treatment at the start of last season, but had to stop when he lost his signature voice.

Amalie Benjamin - November 2022

John Grzelcyk started undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, a diagnosis he did not disclose at work. For 30 days he would walk 20 minutes from Boston's TD Garden arena to Mass General Hospital for radiation treatments, and then back to work when he was finished.

Robert Boyd - October 2022

Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, Bridgette Bello asked herself "What do I want my legacy to be?" This led her to pursuing a lifelong dream and starting a magazine of her own.

Mark Smith - October 2022

Rhian Moore was two-years in remission for melanoma when she felt a lump under her arm, which was biopsied by her doctor. A few days later, while presenting on Zoom, she got a call from her doctor telling her she had stage three melanoma.

Staff - October 2022

Buffy Shelton has been running a daycare from her home since 1994. When she was diagnosed with cancer, she had to decid whether to find a care team locally in Columbus, or drive an hour each way to specialists in Indianapolis. Having her surgery and radiation treatments locally allowed her to continue working without much interruption.

Katie Couric - September 2022

Katie Couric disclosed today in an article on her website that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Since her husband died of colon cancer in 1998, Couric has been a vocal advocate of cancer awareness, and has long advocated for regular, early screenings.

Nardine Saad - September 2022

RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté disclosed her cancer diagnosis on Instagram this past weekend. While taking a break from a busy touring schedule for treatment, she expressed excitement to get back to work saying she is "ready to get back to the stage again".

Natasha Dye - September 2022

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2016, right before he was supposed to start his dream job as a co-host on FS1. In a recent interview, Sharpe said, "I didn't want this opportunity to go away"

Lauren Dodd - September 2022

Roy Johnson has been a school bus monitor for 13 years. After using up all of his PTO and FMLA benefits, the school district threatened to terminate his job.

Greg Evans - September 2022

Last week Jane Fonda disclosed she has been diagnosed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In a recent blog post, she revealed this is not her first experience with cancer, she is also a breast cancer survivor.

Javier C. Hernandez - August 2022

Famed classical music conductor Michael Tilson Thomas took time off a little over a year ago to treat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. In the past months he has returned to the podium in various cities, including this past week conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, where he started his career in 1969.

Matthew Nobert - August 2022

Fairfield Police Chief Deanna Cantrell announced she will retire at the end of the year because of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Adam Winkler - July 2022

NFL rookie John Metchie III was drafted to the Houston Texans and supposed to join his new team last week for training, but treatment for acute promyelocytic Leukemia will make him unlikely to play this season. The team is providing complete support and is hoping to get him back on the field once he is finished.

Maggie Haberman - July 2022

Jared Kushner revealed he was treated for thyroid cancer while serving in the White House in 2019. He received his diagnosis from a White House physician while traveling on Air Force One. Kushner decided not to disclose his diagnosis to anyone except his wife and a couple aides.

Lanae Brody - July 2022

Dancing with the Stars’ Whitney Carson revealed recently to People Magazine that she did not disclose her cancer diagnosis during her first season on the show.

Matt Gonzales - July 2022

Rebecca V. Nellis, CAC's Executive Director, was quoted in an article from SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) about a recent influx of cancer diagnoses. "Misperceptions about what a particular cancer diagnosis means and requires is often another stumbling block for survivors who have to work or want to work," Nellis explained.

Robert Channick - July 2022

Longtime Chicago broadcaster Lin Brehmer announced last week he is taking a leave of absence from his radio show. He has been working through treatment for prostate cancer for several years now, but is about to start a new round of chemotherapy.

Mackenzie Schmidt - June 2022

Clea Shearer, the star/creator of Get Organized on Netflix, revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. Recovering from a double mastectomy and undergoing chemotherapy followed by radiation, with the help of business partner Joanna Teplin, she continues to work.