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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.

Aidan Cellini - June 2022

Australian football player Ben Cunnington took time off for treatment of testicular cancer in November of 2021, but recently rejoined his team for training. He is easing in slowly working drills and hopes to play soon. Having him back has added a “pep in [their] step” for his other teammates.

McKenna Oxenden - June 2022

Country music star Toby Keith has revealed he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall. "I've spent the last six months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” Keith said on his Instagram. He has been performing during these six months and was just about to embark on a new tour but those plans have been put on hold while he finishes treatment.

Kim Passoth - May 2022

For the past 20 years Rachael Peckham has worked as a teacher, and now is the Assistant Principal at Coral Academy Las Vegas, Nellis Airforce Base. After a series of health issues that she initially chalked up to stress, Rachael was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.

Taylor Delandro, Adrienne Bankert - April 2022

Denise Johnson went through treatment for breast cancer in 2015. After her brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and her sister also diagnosed with breast cancer, she had an epiphany for a change. She left behind her accounting career and decided to become an oncology nurse.

Philip Ellis - April 2022

Val Kilmer was unable to express himself vocally after two tracheotomies. However, through a partnership with tech company Sonantic, Kilmer has been able to generate a version of his speech using artificial intelligence, based on existing footage and recordings of his voice, allowing his voice to be heard in the new Top Gun: Maverick sequel.

Patrice Peck - April 2022

Activist Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker has gone through two rounds of treatment for lung cancer. While at a major New York City hospital following an intense surgery to remove part of her lung, she experienced discrimination and lack of nursing care due to her existence as a trans woman. She was continually misgendered and “treated like an animal”

Peter Sblendorio - March 2022

Broadway veteran Mandy Gonzalez was starring in Hamilton when she received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, and chose to continue to perform through her treatment.

Olivia Wieseler - March 2022

Captain Ryan Lohr has been with the Scottsbluff Fire department for 19 years. After being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, he decided to continue working

Helen Ubiñas - March 2022

Philadelphia City Councilmember Maria Quiñones- Sánchez was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and with the help of a wig, she was able to keep her diagnosis secret, never missing a day of work. Eventually she decided to disclose publicly in an op-ed late last year.

Tiana Johnson - March 2022

Allison Getz has decided to balance her cancer treatment while continuing her job as Tax Assessor for Jefferson County, Texas. Earlier this year, she underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor, and now continues her treatment with chemotherapy and radiation five days a week, working Monday mornings and Friday afternoons between treatments.

Jack Bantock - February 2022

Snowboarder Max Parrot won a Winter Olympic gold medal in Beijing on Monday, just over three years after the Canadian was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma

Colleen Moretti - January 2022

Cancer and Careers' Executive Director Rebecca V. Nellis spoke recently to Cure Magazine to discuss our research survey of cancer patients and survivors and their experience with COVID-19 pandemic, as well as our first survey with Black and Hispanic patients and survivors.

Megan-Claire Chase - December 2021

In this open and honest essay for WebMD Blog, Megan-Claire Chase shares her experience working with a cancer diagnosis, from active treatment to survivorship.

Baptist Health Floyd - October 2021

Two long-time employees in the radiology department at Baptist Health Floyd hospital in Indiana discuss continuing to work after their diagnoses, and how deciding to disclose has influenced their relationship with patients.

Angeline Jane Bernabe - October 2021

In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Shannen Doherty discusses her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and finding fulfillment in her work as an actress.

Kevin Van Valkenburg - July 2021

In this spotlight by ESPN, Trey Mancini, first baseman and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks about his time away from and return to work after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Sara Perlman, television host and reporter, and Trey’s partner, also discusses her role as partner and caregiver.

Lisa Respers France - July 2021

Val Kilmer’s new film explores candid moments from throughout his career shot with his personal video camera. It also provides an intimate glimpse into how his relationship with work has evolved following cancer treatment.

Ashley Hubbard - May 2021

Journalist Kristen Dahlgren discusses her breast cancer diagnosis, disclosure and the importance of work in her life.

Joshua Rosario - March 2021

Jersey City Board of Education President, Mussab Ali, says he’ll continue working as he undergoes treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

John Torenli - January 2021

Basketball player, Caris LeVert, was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. While his timeline to return to the court is unknown, his team and the NBA are supporting his recovery process and inspired by his strength and courage.

Emily Shiffer - January 2021

Malita Gardner changed her professional priorities after her second breast cancer diagnosis when she realized that her high stress job wouldn’t allow for the work-life balance she needed during treatment.

Jennifer Ernst Beaudry - December 2020

The various ways that health and work intersect is an issue that has been brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting many companies to re-evaluate how they would support and manage employees who are diagnosed with a serious illness, not just COVID-19.