Hello Megan,

Thank you for reaching out to Cancer and Careers and we’re so happy to hear that your trial is going well and you’ve reached a point in which you feel ready to work!

Your question is a bit more legally-focused as there are a variety of requirements, conditions, etc that come along with disability benefits. Since we are not a legal organization, I’m afraid we’re not the best resource for you on that topic. I would recommend that you reach out to Triage Cancer (www.triagecancer.org) – a legal organization that has a plethora of information and resources regarding disability benefits, insurance, and much more.

It’s also a good idea to research the policies of employers before/during the job search and interview process. This type of early exploration can help you determine which companies will be supportive to your needs and which may not. Glassdoor can be a great resource for this, as can networking with people who work at companies of interest so you are able to get a better sense of the benefits and policies before going through an interview process. It’s definitely a good idea to make a list of what your needs are so you’re a bit more organized with your job search.

I'd also recommend that you check out some of Cancer and Careers’ job searching tools and resources for more guidance:

• Articles on Exploring Your Options
  


• Job Search & Disclosure


• Our Job Search Toolkit publication (available free of charge as a download or in hardcopy)


• Recording of our webinar on Job Search
  

And always feel free to reach out to Cancer and Careers directly if you’d like to have further conversations. You can email us at cancerandcareers@cew.org.

Good luck!

Warm Regards,

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW

Assistant Director of Programs

Cancer and Careers