Scott Sinclair on June 22, 2023

When I started working at Cancer and Careers, one of the first things I learned about were the considerations that go into whether to disclose a cancer diagnosis in the workplace or not. While I have not personally gone through cancer treatment, the disclosure conversation was something that immediately resonated with me.

Scott Sinclair on June 15, 2023

Last year we invited Dr. Brian K. McNeil, Vice Chair of the Department of Urology and the Urology Residency Program Director at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, to join our panel of oncologists at the National Conference. When we learned Dr. McNeill was unavailable for this year, we moved to the next best thing, a quick Q&A for the blog.

Scott Sinclair on June 2, 2023

While our programs and resources are designed for ANYONE with a cancer diagnosis, we acknowledge that specific communities may have different needs to navigate the cancer space. We wanted to spotlight some incredible organizations in the cancer community specifically serving LGBTQIA+ patients and survivors.

Maddy Meislin on May 26, 2023

Chemo-brain or brain fog is a common side-effect of people receiving cancer treatment. Tthis can often affect how someone is able to function on the job. Here are some key reasons why monotasking can be particularly beneficial, especially for someone experiencing chemo-brain

Tine Prihoda-Brucato on May 19, 2023

Hello! My name is Tine (you say it like "Tina") and I am so excited to be joining Cancer and Careers as Senior Development Coordinator.

Rebecca Nellis on May 9, 2023

Jamie Foxx was hospitalized last month after experiencing a “medical complication.” Tabloids, as well as mainstream news outlets, quickly picked up on the story and speculation began about what happened to him, and why more information was not revealed. Why is there an expectation that Jamie Foxx share anything about his health or well-being?

Scott Sinclair on May 4, 2023

Dr. Sage Bolte joined CAC to lead a webinar on Building Confidence at Work. There can be many physical, mental and emotional changes during and after cancer treatments, which understandably, may impact body image and self-confidence. Dr. Bolte walked us through techniques and tools to cope with those changes.

Sissy Silva on April 28, 2023

Voice banking is a process that allows individuals to preserve their voice for future use, whether lost due to a degenerative disease or as a side effect of cancer treatment. By recording a variety of phrases and sounds, individuals can create a personalized digital voice that can be used to communicate through speech-generating devices.

Scott Sinclair on April 21, 2023

We held our latest webinar on Wednesday, April 19th on Balancing Remote Work & Cancer. What once was dismissed by many as a less efficient way of working, has now been widely adopted by employers of all sizes and industries across the globe. This shift has especially been beneficial to people navigating work after a cancer diagnosis

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on April 10, 2023

The pandemic has altered the workforce as we know it. People with disabilities have more opportunities for work, thanks to the drastic increase in remote work positions. Is this something that can and will last?

Sissy Silva on April 5, 2023

In a recent article, Writer Brijana Prooker detailed how seen and empowered they felt watching Christina Applegate, a Hollywood actress who has been open about her own chronic illness, proudly walk out onto the red carpet with a cane. Applegate’s appearance and transparency about her experiences managing her illness were inspiring.

Scott Sinclair on March 16, 2023

Congresswoman Schroeder was a pioneer in Washington, becoming the first female elected to the House of Representatives from Colorado in 1972, she served 12 terms total over the course of 24 years. Perhaps her biggest legacy was championing the Family and Medical Leave Act which became a law in 1993.

Scott Sinclair on February 24, 2023

Ariane Hunter, a speaker, author and career equity expert, wrote a piece last month on LinkedIn that we think offers valuable insight on communicating your own needs in the workplace.. She asks the question: What is self-advocacy and why do so many of us as Black women struggle to effectively communicate our needs at work?

Sissy Silva on February 17, 2023

While cancer itself does not discriminate, there are deep disparities in access to care and outcomes for people in the US diagnosed with cancer based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, geography, sexual orientation and more. These disparities include people’s experiences at work.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on February 13, 2023

The second session in our 2023 Balancing Work & Cancer Webinar Series focused on the process of decision making when managing a diagnosis and work. It's important to follow the steps involved in order to make informed decisions and create a practical action plan for work after a diagnosis.

Maddy Meislin on February 10, 2023

Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance’s For the Love of my Gurls campaign is bringing more awareness to the fact that black women are at a higher risk for breast cancer – and further, how black women can understand personal risk through conversation.

Scott Sinclair on January 31, 2023

We kicked off our 2023 Balancing Work and Cancer webinar series last week with a session on Managing Long Term Stress. Julie Larson, LCSW walked us through a detailed presentation including the causes of stress and techniques to alleviate and avoid stress from getting in the way of critical responsibilities in both personal and professional lives.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on October 31, 2022

What if we started to view the balancing act of work and personal life a bit differently? Find out tips and strategies for pursuing your goals in both work and life.

Tatiana P. on October 13, 2022

It’s a wrap! Dr. Nieves Cuervo joined us this past Tuesday, October 11th for the final session of Pregúntale a los Expertos, an interactive series that provided space for Spanish-speaking patients and survivors to hear from nutrition, health and legal experts.

Tatiana P. on October 6, 2022

José Pérez, Esq. joined us to discuss legal rights in the workplace after a cancer diagnosis, responding to questions from the audience about topics such as working patient/survivor laws, disclosure requirements and reasonable accommodations.