14th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer
Cancer and Careers' 14th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer was held online on Friday, June 21, 2024! This free, daylong event brought together over 770 patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR, advocates and others touched by cancer to explore the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment.
For more information about the 2024 National Conference, see below.
Topics:
- Working through treatment
- Making disclosure decisions
- Managing treatment side effects
- Communicating effectively
- Self-care and emotional well-being
- Activating employer support
- Job search
- and more!
Date:
Friday, June 21, 2024
Time:
Attendee login 8:30-8:45 AM Eastern Time
Program 8:45 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Location:
Zoom
Webinar and phone-only options available
Real-time closed captioning provided.
CEs/PDCs will be available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attend the Conference. Accreditation updates will be made on the Accreditation Page.
We know that not everyone has access to reliable technology in their home, which is why for this event we offer our Technology Assistance Program (TAP). This application-based program for cancer patients and survivors awards (1) laptop (such as a Chromebook or similar device) to a limited number of recipients. Although applications are now closed, if you'd like to learn more about the program and place yourself on a list for future opportunities please click here.
Sponsors of the 2024 National Conference on Work & Cancer
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Community Partners
Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, American Urological Association, Bright Spot Network, Cactus Cancer Society, Cancer Hope Network, Cancer Pathways, Cancer Support Community, CancerCare, Cervivor, City Bar Justice Center, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Connecting Champions, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Elephants and Tea, Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans, First Descents, For the Breast of Us, IHadCancer.com, Imerman Angels, Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN), International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, Kidney Cancer Association, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, LUNGevity , Lymphoma Research Foundation, Male Breast Cancer Happens, Malecare, Melanoma Research Foundation, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Michelle's Place, National LGBT Cancer Network, National LGBT Cancer Project, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, New York Legal Assistance Group, OncoLink, Red Door Community, SHARE, Sharsheret, Stupid Cancer, Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Cancer Foundation, True North Treks, Ulman Foundation, Unite For HER, Young Survival Coalition,