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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.

John Keim - December 2020

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera was diagnosed with cancer months after being hired and chose to continue working, ultimately only sitting out three practices and never missing a game.

Jaime Ducharme - September 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18th of complications from cancer. Over the years she had multiple cancer diagnoses but remained steadfast in her desire and ability to continue working, even saying as recently as this July that she would remain a member of the court for as long as possible

Yousra Zaki - July 2020

Inspired by her cancer experience and the need to find something more fulfilling, Sophia Bakkal decided to leave her corporate job and become a certified life coach.

Nina Totenberg - July 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, announced that she will continue working while undergoing treatment for her most recent cancer recurrence.

Erin Durkin - May 2020

The challenges cancer patients are facing due to pandemic have been cast a wide net – from heightened susceptibility of contracting the virus and disruptions to treatment to job losses that have impacted health insurance coverage. Many individuals and organizations are taking a stand to ensure they have increased protection.

CBS 21 News - May 2020

Best Buy worked with Dennis Parry, a hearing-impaired manger, on a face mask design that would allow him to read lips so he could continue to communicate with customers and employees.

Brent Johnson and Matt Arco - April 2020

New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy had to jump into action hours after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor removed from his kidney. With his state announcing its first coronavirus case, a restful recovery was no longer an option.

Just Report - March 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.