Kate Sweeney on January 18, 2011

One of the great things about having CAC staff in multiple locations is, if there’s a monster snowstorm in one city, someone on the CAC team can still get to our events around the country — like I did last week.

Kate Sweeney on January 13, 2011

One of my favorite pieces of advice from our career coaches is to assemble your own board of directors during your job hunt or change.

Devon Slauenwhite on January 10, 2011

As the New Year begins, we just want to say thank you for making 2010 an extraordinary year for Cancer and Careers.

Melissa DeLeo on January 6, 2011

Hot Off The Presses! Cancer and Careers is thrilled to unveil two of our latest and greatest publications. It is our hope that these new resources will serve and support all working people wth cancer.

Alice McKenney on January 3, 2011

Being diagnosed with cancer can sometimes cause a course direction when it comes to your job and career choices. For some, it becomes a time to regroup and re-evaluate next steps in the employment arena.

Alice McKenney on December 23, 2010

Cancer in the workplace can cause a shift in normal operations. When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, these shifts can be slight or vast depending upon the type of work, the work culture, the individual diagnosed and your relationship with that person.

Melissa DeLeo on December 9, 2010

Hi! I am Melissa DeLeo and I couldn't be more thrilled to be joining Cancer and Careers as Program Coordinator.

Alice McKenney on December 6, 2010

The Colon Cancer Alliance, in partnership with Cancer and Careers and The Cancer Legal Resource Center, presents their Employment and Cancer webinar next Tuesday, December 14th.

Devon Slauenwhite on December 3, 2010

The Beauty of Giving Luncheon & Live Auction brings the together people from the beauty community and beyond each December to raise money for Cancer and Careers. At the Luncheon, CEW Foundation recognizes individuals and companies

Cancer and Careers Guest Blogger on November 30, 2010

Most of us have built up a carefully constructed work persona and we work hard at protecting that persona by keeping a fairly strict line of demarcation between our personal and professional lives. Returning to work after a lengthy absence of nine months following treatment for breast cancer was an unsettling time for me, as those

Andrew Jacob on November 22, 2010

Hi! I’m Andrew and I’m the new Development Coordinator. I’ll be handling some of the fundraising work and helping out with the day to day operations.

Rebecca Nellis on November 15, 2010

A few days ago 50% of the Cancer and Careers team headed to Austin for one of our favorite events of the year, the LiveSTRONG Young Adult Alliance Annual Meeting. It is truly a rare opportunity for advocacy organizations, medical insitutions and government agencies to all come together as peers to discuss the disparities the young adults with

Alice McKenney on November 9, 2010

Each day the media bombards us with news, stories and opinions on a wide range of topics. Filtering through this plethora of info can sometimes be a therapeutic, enjoyable ritual as you learn and can share your findings with others. On other days, the information presented can be absolutely overwhelming and confusing, and there isn't enough time to

Cancer and Careers Guest Blogger on November 1, 2010

Create Your Communications Plan: Based on the information you've gleaned in the earlier steps (see Jennifer's previous blog here), it's time to start thinking about how you want to handle your business and what you want to say. There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to treatment—how long it will take to recover from a procedure, when you won't

Devon Slauenwhite on October 29, 2010

There are just a few days left in October, which means just a few days to shop to support CAC!

Alice McKenney on October 27, 2010

Last week Cancer and Careers, along with Shiseido Cosmetics America and SELF Magazine, held our third Beauty of Caring Event.

Cancer and Careers Staff on October 11, 2010

October is indeed a very busy month. Not only is it Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a reminder of the vast accomplishments of those with disabilities in the workplace and highlights equal employment opportunities for all.

Devon Slauenwhite on October 7, 2010

It's that time again! Help spread the word… This October, the best in beauty will step forward to help thousands of working people with cancer continue their everyday work – and lives – while undergoing cancer treatment.

Cancer and Careers Staff on September 30, 2010

Disclosing your cancer in the job search process is a very personal decision. There is no right or wrong answer. The only time disclosure of a medical condition is necessary is if one is requesting a reasonable accommodation. Otherwise, the decision to tell is based on exploring and balancing a number of priorities including your personality and

Alice McKenney on September 28, 2010

Working through cancer is hard enough. To top it off, you have to keep everything in order, from doctor’s appointments to medications to insurance. It can be exhausting! That’s why we have our Charts and Checklists page, offering a wide array of free downloadable documents to help get you organized. Having trouble keeping track of medications?