Rachel Becker, LMSW on August 4, 2014
Fatigue is a common side effect both during and after treatment, and coping with symptoms during working hours can often feel like an uphill battle. However, a little knowledge can go a long way in helping you to manage low-energy and maintain productivity on the job.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on July 1, 2014
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal looked at how small changes in your work routine can improve productivity. Many of these tips are useful for cancer survivors returning to work, particularly those experiencing chemo brain.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on March 4, 2014
Deciding whether to continue working during and/or after cancer treatment is difficult. The thought of managing the stress of your job and battling cancer can feel overwhelming, but your career is important for many reasons, including your financial stability and personal identity.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on February 14, 2014
This free teleconference will cover the practical and legal challenges that patients and survivors face navigating work and a diagnosis, followed by a Q&A session. Register today!
Read MoreEva LaManna on December 24, 2013
Two articles were recently published that profiled a patient going through treatment. Both of these subjects - Robin Quivers and Andrew Youssef - discussed the importance of work in their own lives.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on October 29, 2013
A new study from the University of Michigan confirms that being engaged in some type of work greatly improves length, severity of psychological distress for the AYA population.
Read MoreEva LaManna on August 5, 2013
During July's Ask The Experts teleconference a number of questions came up regarding how to handle treatment side effects at work. Take a look at what our panel of experts had to say.
Read MoreEva LaManna on May 28, 2013
As one of our many fabulous community partners, today we are spotlighting Cook for Your LIFE and the important resources they offer to patients and survivors.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on May 13, 2013
We're thrilled to announce the completion of our How-To video series made possible through a generous grant from the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund!
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on April 18, 2013
Stressing over the small stuff can be avoided. Read on to learn some helpful ways to combat inevitable workplace stress.
Read MoreEva LaManna on April 2, 2013
Achieving a harmony between your work and personal life is no easy task, but is an important part of establishing and maintaining emotional balance.
Read MoreEva LaManna on March 25, 2013
A recent study shows that the majority of women treated for breast cancer returned to their prediagnosis working time.
Read MoreEva LaManna on April 12, 2012
How avoiding multitasking and doing one thing at a time can actually help you accomplish more.
Read MoreKate Sweeney on September 1, 2011
When we launched Cancer and Careers, it was a program for working women with cancer. As we grew, we realized that most of the challenges of combining work and treatment are universal. And we changed our mission to serve ALL people with cancer. But some of those so-called universal things affect men and women differently.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on April 29, 2010
For most cancer patients, the first question they have is "Will I live?" And for many their second question is "Can I work?" As aptly pointed out in a recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune, "the stress of the disease doesn’t necessarily end with the chemotherapy…
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