Hello Sheila,

Thank you so much for reaching out to Cancer and Careers.

It might feel challenging to find a position with the flexibility you’re looking for, but there are jobs out there that can provide a schedule more conducive to your treatment schedule and side effects. I’d encourage you to think about what you feel you’d be up for in terms of specific job-related tasks. You mention transcriptions, that’s certainly something that could be done based on your own schedule if there are certain deadlines associated. Just keeping in mind how and when you would be able to set aside the time to complete. It sounds like a position with project-based responsibilities, where deadlines are set in advance, might be a good idea, so you can more specifically plan your time and provide yourself cushion where needed.

 A few resources you might find useful as your create a plan to look for these types of positions:

• Our article on Flexible Work outlines some considerations and next steps to take as you seek out more flexible arrangements.


• The article on our website focused on Job-Hunting After Cancer Treatment also provides some questions to ask yourself to set yourself up for success in your job search.


• A great website to find jobs that are more flexible in nature is called Flex Jobs. You can find out more about them, and read about the special offer through Cancer and Careers by clicking here.

 If you’d like to speak further about your situation, or get more ideas and/or resources, feel free to reach out to cancerandcareers@cew.org to set up a time to talk.

Warm regards,

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW

Assistant Director of Programs

Cancer and Careers