Tatiana P. on April 26, 2023
Looking for work can be daunting and overwhelming, especially after a cancer diagnosis. But what if there was an AI tool to help you streamline the job search process?
Read MoreBrian Morvant on June 29, 2021
We've compiled a list of resources we hope will specifically help our LGBTQIA+ community in assessing company culture during the job search.
Read MoreSissy Silva on June 8, 2020
While much of the United States continues to practice social distancing, many employers looking to fill open positions are opting for a virtual hiring process. As a result, job seekers will have to adapt their job search strategies in order to successfully land the job.
Read MoreSissy Silva on May 11, 2020
Just as many companies have had to adapt to the new realities of a post-COVID-19 world, job seekers will have to adapt their job search strategies in order to successfully land the job.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on January 7, 2020
As we welcome a new decade, join us in taking a look back over the past 10 years at CAC.
Read MoreSissy Silva on December 9, 2019
Self-care is crucial for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. In a work context, it can improve productivity and overall performance. Therefore, it is extremely important, especially for working survivors, to make self-care on the job a priority.
Read MoreSissy Silva on August 12, 2019
First impressions matter, so how you tell your story is important. For survivors looking to return to work, explaining gaps in employment due to treatment can be challenging. Fortunately, there are ways around this.
Read MoreSissy Silva on November 12, 2018
You’ve decided you want to make a change in your professional life. One of the most crucial steps to accomplishing this is having a strong, well-written resume. Find out how to set yourself apart from all other candidates and make a favorable impression on the hiring manager.
Read MoreChrissy B. on July 23, 2018
This year’s event (like the ones before it) did not disappoint...if we do say so ourselves. It was an exciting day filled with expert speakers delivering vital information for anyone facing the challenges of balancing a diagnosis and employment.
Read MoreAlicia Chin on May 14, 2018
Our annual broadcast touches nearly every service, event and resource CAC offers, which means it has an effect on nearly every person who turns to us for support. This year was no exception.
Read MoreChrissy B. on October 10, 2016
We are so excited to be returning to Los Angeles to share our information and resources in person with those in the area who need it.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on April 25, 2016
At Cancer and Careers, we know that workplaces are touched by cancer too, not just employees. Workplace Transitions is a new tool that provides employers and supervisors with the information they need to support their staff and manage cancer in the workplace.
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on April 21, 2016
Many hospitals are now hiring financial navigators to assist cancer survivors in addressing money-related concerns, but there are also many steps you can take on your own to take control of your financial circumstances.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on March 14, 2016
Cure Today recently published an article by SamFund founder and CEO Samantha Eisenstein Watson about the financial burden that comes with cancer and how it can be particularly overwhelming for young survivors. The SamFund is an incredible resource for young adults dealing with the financial aftermath of cancer treatment.
Read MoreChrissy B. on March 10, 2016
Cancer and Careers is thrilled to officially introduce our new website! After nearly a year of collective brainstorming, innovative designing, careful building and tons of hard work, we’re very proud of the result: a beautifully re-engineered and well-organized site with an improved user experience and access to helpful tools and information.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on January 8, 2016
We are excited to announce that applications for travel scholarships to attend our 2016 National Conference on Work & Cancer are now being accepted!
Read MoreSarah Goodell on November 18, 2015
This fall we launched our first-ever Financial Consulting Program, in partnership with Morris Retirement Advisors. The program provides cancer patients and survivors with the opportunity to get free financial guidance to help alleviate the economic stress that all too often accompanies a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on November 5, 2015
Due to the tremendous success of our initial Professional Development Micro-Grants program, launched earlier this year, we are excited to announce that we are offering this program again for 2016!
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on November 2, 2015
You are the world’s leading authority on your life and work. When mapping a plan for working through treatment, it’s important to marry your expertise with that of various members of your healthcare team.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on October 28, 2015
Marty Davis was a general contractor who owned his own construction company when he was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer.
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