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

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

Scott Sinclair on April 19, 2024

The Chunking Method is a memory technique that involves breaking down information into smaller pieces to make them easier to remember. This can be a great tool for anyone in the workplace, especially those who are experiencing brain fog during or after cancer treatment.

Scott Sinclair on March 27, 2024

Last week we held our 11th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer. We were joined by 261 attendees (our second highest to date) who were made up of patients, survivors, healthcare/nonprofit/HR professionals, managers, coworkers, family members and friends.

Sissy Silva on March 20, 2024

AI, or artificial intelligence, has been around in one form or another for many decades now, but during the last few years, its rapid advancements have become the hot new topic. For those currently working or looking for work, AI can be a useful tool for streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and providing personalized support.

Scott Sinclair on March 15, 2024

We held our third Balancing Work and Cancer webinar on March 6th. Longtime CAC collaborator and career coach Julie Jansen led the session on Career Shifting: Tips, Tools & Techniques. A main focus of Julie's presentation was going through her three-step process for changing careers

Maddy Meislin on March 4, 2024

"Sunday scaries" is a growing trend characterized by heightened anxiety and stress as the weekend draws to a close. If you often feel this, know that you are not alone – as a 2023 LinkedIn survey found 75% of U.S. workers experience Sunday scaries. To say goodbye to this pre-anticipatory anxiety, we must first understand why it exists.

Scott Sinclair on February 23, 2024

Public speaking is a very common fear, but can be critical for some jobs. Adding in the stresses of working after a cancer diagnosis, the thought of getting up to speak in front of people can be crimpling. But according to a recent article in Fast Company, the best way you can prepare is to overprepare. And here are some tips on how to do that:

Scott Sinclair on February 2, 2024

We held out first Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of 2024 last week when we were joined by longtime CAC collaborator Julie Larson. Julie led a session on Managing Long-Term Stress and had some useful tips and techniques to help mitigate stress that can easily accumulate when trying to navigate work after a cancer diagnosis.

Maddy Meislin on December 13, 2023

In the fast-paced world of work, the idea of taking breaks often gets overshadowed by looming deadlines and the never-ending to-do list. Research shows that the more people are forced to be productive, the less productive they become. Thus, it’s extremely important to take a break and clear your mind.

Scott Sinclair on November 24, 2023

Remote work can be invaluable to people with a cancer diagnosis. It saves time and energy from a taxing commute, can protect you from germs and illness while your body is immunocompromised and offers flexibility to continue working around doctor appointments or long sessions in a chemo chair. But the lack of face to face connection can be lonely.

Sissy Silva on November 17, 2023

At work, effective communication is key for success. When facing a life-altering diagnosis like cancer, communication becomes a lifeline for those balancing work and health challenges. However, how to manage these communicating is not always intuitive. Fortunately there are some steps you can take to make this process easier.

Scott Sinclair on November 3, 2023

Our 2023 webinars are starting to come to an end with our second to last Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of the year being held on November 1st. We kicked off National Family Caregivers Month with a webinar on Balancing Work & Caregiving