Maddy Meislin on December 17, 2024

Job interviews often start with the deceptively simple yet challenging question, “Tell me about yourself.” For cancer patients and survivors navigating a return to work or changing careers, this open-ended prompt may feel especially overwhelming. How do you answer authentically while staying professional?

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on December 5, 2024

There are many factors to consider when looking for work and/or changing jobs. Health insurance is typically a benefit that many job seekers prioritize when looking for work. For those who are working with a cancer diagnosis, it can be an extremely important aspect when deciding whether or not to take a job.

Maite Medina Ramirez on November 25, 2024

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can make juggling work and personal health feel overwhelming. If you're continuing to work while undergoing treatment, it's crucial to pay attention to your mental health.

Scott Sinclair on November 13, 2024

Our 2024 webinars are starting to come to an end with our second to last Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of the year held on November 6th. We recognized National Family Caregivers Month with a webinar on Balancing Work & Caregiving

Tine Prihoda-Brucato on October 28, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here, and there’s still time to pitch in to support CAC’s work while getting something nice for yourself! Our partners Savoir Beauty and Yon-Ka are generously supporting Cancer and Careers, raising awareness and making spending on skincare a force for good.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on October 25, 2024

On Saturday, October 19th, Cancer and Careers had the privilege of welcoming over 130 individuals to our 10th annual West Coast Conference, held virtually for the fourth year. It was a day of learning, connecting, and support!

Rebecca Nellis on October 23, 2024

A pancreatic cancer survivor, MacCaskill is a speaker and motivator who has served as the Chair of the Board of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and lobbied congress for cancer research funding. Her story—and how staying connected, engaged and working helped her cope—rings true with so much of what CAC has been advocating for more than 20 years

Scott Sinclair on October 11, 2024

In the new film We Live in Time one of the main characters receives a cancer diagnosis and the first thing she asks is: How will this affect my job?

Sissy Silva on October 4, 2024

One of the standout findings from the survey was that healthcare remains a top priority for cancer survivors. 63% of respondents agreed that healthcare policy is a central issue when voting in presidential elections.

Maddy Meislin on September 27, 2024

Navigating work after a cancer diagnosis often means balancing treatments, recovery, and regular doctor’s appointments alongside your job. One question that frequently arises for working cancer survivors is: How do I talk to my employer about needing time off for medical appointments?

Scott Sinclair on September 20, 2024

Last week we held our latest Balancing Work & Cancer webinar last week. CAC's own Nicole Jarvis led the second part of our Communicating Effectively series. The sessions covered tips and techniques on communications in the online space, during the job search as well as having conversations at work.

Scott Sinclair on September 13, 2024

Many people walk into an interview feeling a lack of control over the process. They see the interview as the hiring manager/potential employer holding all the power, asking all the questions and leading the conversation. But there are ways for you the candidate to regain some control.

Scott Sinclair on September 5, 2024

For those who are working after receiving a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like your entire, already limited, pool of energy for the day can be spent just digging yourself out of emails every morning. A recent article from The Muse has some great tips on how to manage your inbox so you can better use your energy and time at work wisely.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on August 30, 2024

With more companies adapting to less traditional work environments, with more remote and hybrid positions, the professional landscape was varied. Workplace flexibility is much more of an implemented practice in many industries.

Maite Medina Ramirez on August 19, 2024

Our Balancing Work & Cancer webinar, Communicating Effectively: Part 1, took place on August 7th. CAC's assistant director of programs Nicole Jarvis led a crucial discussion on enhancing communication skills in the workplace, particularly in the context of navigating a cancer diagnosis. Effective communication is key to success and achieving goals.

Maddy Meislin on August 12, 2024

Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis can be challenging, especially if you’ve had to take time off for health reasons and prefer not to disclose your diagnosis. Gaps in your resume might make you feel uncertain about how to present yourself to potential employers. However, there are effective strategies you can employ to showcase your skills

Scott Sinclair on July 24, 2024

Laura Mock is a meteorologist working at Fox 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer in May of 2024. She has continued to work during treatment, and though she has received many positive comments, there have been some that she needed to address.

Scott Sinclair on July 19, 2024

On July 10, we held our Balancing Work and Cancer webinar. The presentation discussed key practical considerations for balancing work and cancer treatment/recovery, such as deciding whether to work/return to work after treatment, managing disclosure decisions, looking for work strategies, and much more.

Cancer and Careers Guest Blogger on July 12, 2024

Hello! My name is Cristian Gomez, my pronouns are he/him/his, and I am excited to be an Intern at Cancer and Careers this summer!

Maddy Meislin on June 28, 2024

Last Friday, June 21st, we hosted our 14th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer virtually. With our turnout since the program began in 2011, over 770 participants joined us throughout the day.