Nicole Franklin, MPH on September 8, 2020

Many cancer patients and survivors need to make certain modifications to their job and/or workspace to help them to continue working.

Rebecca Nellis on August 31, 2020

Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of Cancer and Careers, discusses the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, and the deeply personal decision of disclosure.

Maddy Meislin on August 6, 2020

CAC weighs in on a USA Today conversation with a human resources expert, answering a question posted by a cancer survivor regarding disclosure and returning to work during COVID-19.

Maddy Meislin on July 23, 2020

Strategies for coping with COVID fatigue.

Sissy Silva on July 13, 2020

Education has changed dramatically in the last decade with the rise of e-learning. This trend has become even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the new realities of 2020, people are adapting as best as they can; connecting virtually and finding online resources to help them continue to work and learn from home.

Brian Morvant on July 9, 2020

In this powerful and personal essay written for Huffington Post, a cancer survivor discusses her struggles to have people take her COVID-19 diagnosis seriously, and her personal choices regarding privacy and disclosure.

Maddy Meislin on July 6, 2020

A recap of our 2020 National Conference on Work & Cancer, hosted virtually for the first time ever.

Nicole Franklin, MPH on June 15, 2020

If you’re interested in finding a job that allows you to work remotely either full-time or most of the time, then you have to start thinking about the best ways to position yourself when applying for those roles.

Sissy 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.

Maddy Meislin on June 1, 2020

Learn tips to market yourself for a new career during COVID-19 and beyond.

Alicia Chin on May 26, 2020

COVID-19 and the uncertain economy have hit our community especially hard, with many survivors looking to find work--or find work-related advice and support. Through Beauty with Benefits, the beauty industry has stepped up boldly to help. 80% of every purchase will fuel our COVID-19 Relief effort.

Nicole Franklin, MPH on May 18, 2020

When stressful thoughts start to arise and take over, focusing on your mindset, centering yourself and practicing mindfulness techniques can be extremely helpful. Here are key takeaways that can help reinforce our mental and emotional fortitude during challenging times.

Rebecca Nellis on May 14, 2020

This week we hosted a virtual program on job search and one of the questions that came up was what constitutes inappropriate content online. From our perspective inappropriate doesn’t necessarily mean bad, it is rather about considering anything you have posted through the context of what is valuable and helpful for you to have online right now.

Sissy 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.

Brian Morvant on May 6, 2020

Remember that these are radical times and it is okay to struggle to adapt.

Nikki Zelin on May 4, 2020

On May 5th, the philanthropic community is coming together for #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving directly related to the urgency charities of all kinds are experiencing.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on May 1, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted job seekers ability to do one of the most important aspects of the job search process: networking. Just because cocktail mixers, job fairs, and in-person informational interviews may be stalled for now, that doesn't mean the ability to network is gone! LinkedIn is your friend in times like these.

Rachel Becker, LMSW on April 25, 2020

This past Thursday, Cancer and Careers hosted our first Ask the Experts session as part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This moderated discussion featured career coach Kathy Flora (who is also a cancer survivor) fielding questions about looking for work and continuing on the job during our current public health crisis.

Nicole Franklin, MPH on April 20, 2020

On March 27th, Cancer and Careers held it’s first-ever virtual conference – and it was a huge success!

Nicole Franklin, MPH on April 13, 2020

While it’s essential to find ways to maintain your well-being and alleviate stress during this time, it’s also important to know what steps you can take after suddenly losing your job.