Poll Results Archive
June 2010: What has helped you (or your patients) the most in dealing with memory and concentration changes at work?
- Making lists : 52.07%
- Relaxation techniques : 8.26%
- Focusing on one task at a time : 28.10%
- Using alerts in your calendar: 11.57%
May 2010: Career coaches do many things; which of these would be most helpful to you?
- Updating or building a resume: 14.95%
- Interview strategies and practice : 12.15%
- Guidance through a career change : 25.23%
- Networking tips and planning : 14.02%
- Not sure : 33.64%
April 2010: What services would you like Cancer and Careers to add?
- Scholarships for offline Career Coaching: 15.53%
- Telephone hotline for questions about cancer in the workplace: 21.12%
- Online support group: 21.12%
- Email groups/listserv: 9.94%
- Resume writing assistance: 7.45%
- In-person events: 24.84%
March 2010: What has been the most challenging side effect to manage at work for you (or your patients)?
- Fatigue: 47.76%
- Nausea and vomiting: 6.94%
- Pain: 7.76%
- Hair loss: 11.43%
February 2010: What worries you (or your patients) the most about disclosing cancer to co-workers?
- Not much : 14.46%
- How much to share : 22.15%
- Communicating my needs : 9.54%
- Setting boundaries: 8.00%
- Being seen as not being able to pull my weight: 45.85%
January 2010: Where do you (or your patients) go for support in balancing life, work and cancer?
- Spouse/family: 57.65%
- Friends: 27.65%
- Formal support group/counseling: 10.00%
- Colleagues: 4.71%
December 2009: What is most important to successfully re-entering the workplace following a cancer diagnosis?
- Having a flexible schedule: 50.24%
- Stress management: 18.48%
- Communication with my supervisor: 19.91%
- A knowledgable human resources department: 11.37%
November 2009: How concerned are you (or your patients) about losing your job due to your cancer diagnosis/recovery?
- Not at all: 17.01%
- A little concerned: 26.03%
- Extremely concerned: 43.04%
- I lost my job: 13.92%
October 2009: What do you think is the biggest obstacle facing cancer survivors returning to work?
- Sick time: 17.42%
- Discrimination: 17.29%
- Medical appointments: 16.62%
- Fatigue/concentration: 48.67%
September 2009: Did you know that employees with cancer or a history of cancer are protected by law against discrimination?
- Yes: 57.34%
- No: 42.66%
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