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.

Alicia Chin on May 16, 2023

Beauty with Benefits, a fundraiser for Cancer and Careers, is live tonight on QVC. This exciting campaign features top brands and products in support of our work, and our community. The impact is direct—70% of the purchase price* will fuel our programs and services, ensuring everything we offer remains free and accessible to you, year-round.

Tatiana P. on May 12, 2023

It’s common to experience a range of emotions before interviewing for a job – and those emotions might be heightened if you’re returning to work after taking time off for treatment and recovery. Acknowledging and processing these emotions, especially that pre-interview anxiety, can be helpful as you prep.

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.

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?

Scott Sinclair on April 24, 2023

As pointed out in a recent Washington Post article, AI is now being utilized by HR departments to sift through potential candidates in a hiring process. A one-way interview is not a new practice, but more and more these days your video response may be analyzed by AI before ever being seen by a human being.

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.

Maddy Meislin on March 29, 2023

On March 24th, 2023, Cancer and Careers hosted its 10th annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer virtually. This blog gives a short recap of the day.

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.

Rebecca Nellis on February 28, 2023

We’re so thrilled to announce that we will welcome Kim Seymour, Chief Human Resource Officer at Etsy, to the 13th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer on June 23rd for a one-on-one moderated session. Kim first joined us at the Conference in 2021 when the landscape of work was shifting almost daily and looked very different than it does now.

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.

Maddy Meislin on January 27, 2023

Millionaire, Steve Adcock and retiree at age of 35, lists tips and techniques for acing an interview -- which he thinks is the most important key to success.