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Jeannie Lancaster - October 2016

Though not an easy or enjoyable experience, when Barbara Selden talks about her journey with breast cancer she uses the words blessed, gift, gratitude, and joy. With a long history of breast cancer in her family, Seldon received the fateful phone call informing her of her diagnosis when at work in February 2012.

Daveen Rae Kurutz - October 2016

Georgiann Skiba was not prepared to be told of the pingpong-ball-sized tumor in her breast, but she was even further unprepared for the mounting medical bills that would also come along with the devastating news. As she makes doctors visits and treatments, those which are saving her life, are also causing extreme financial difficulties and stress.

Kristina Wilder - October 2016

The day before her 42nd birthday, Diane Weldon was told she had breast cancer. Cancer had always been the furthest thing from her mind, so much so that she had dropped the cancer policy at work the year before, believing there'd be no way she would need it.

Erica Francis - September 2016

Although according to the CDC, brain cancer is now the deadliest childhood cancer in the world, even ahead of leukemia, Thomas Sikkema, now 20, is a lucky survivor. At 17, Sikkema was diagnosed with a germ cell tumor. Told right away that the cancer was curable, he was immediately scheduled for a surgery, chemo, and radiation.

Isaac Kozell - September 2016

After being diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2015, comedian Erik Bergstrom felt unsure of what the future held, specifically for his career. Though already an established New York City comic prior to his diagnosis, the news of his cancer pushed him to want to work even harder.

Teva Harrison - September 2016

Teva Harrison just had her first book published, a memoir on her life with cancer. Harrison realized the power that her story and words had on the ability to connect with others. In December of 2013, at age 37 Harrison was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, and considered terminal. A normally positive person, Harrison found herself slipping.

Gercine Carter - September 2016

Shorma Jones is no stranger to cancer, as she has battled it four times. Fighting the disease for the last 13 years has not been an easy journey. The day marking her 13th year as a cancer survivor was spent doing what has sustained her throughout, her work.

Stephen Matthews - September 2016

Upon learning of her throat cancer diagnosis at 16, Lydia Haynes feared her dream of becoming a singer was impossible. Following the discovery of a golf ball-sized tumor in her throat, she was told that the removal could leave permanent damage.She was warned she may never speak again.

Paul Nobile - September 2016

According to reports from the American Cancer Society, one-third of all women and one-half of all men in the United States will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. With a high likelihood that this occurs in those of working age, it's important to consider the impact this has on both the individual and the employer.

Exeter Express and Echo - September 2016

At just 26-years-old, Charmian Kingdon-Wells was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now at age 53, she has only enjoyed occasional short periods of remission since then. Despite this, she has thrived in her career as a nurse at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital for eight years.

Karli Barnett - September 2016

Crystal Wisecup made the decision that she did not want to return to teaching, following the news of her cancer-free status last year. At just 23 she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma after being told she had a 13 cm mass between her heart and chest cavity. This experience had a great impact on how she wishes to live her life.

Ken Alltucker - September 2016

Upon beginning his job as a bus driver in May, Frank Sloan was excited. However, just 5 weeks into the job Sloan was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer that had spread so far and fast that his doctor recommended that he be excused from work for up to six months.

Ann Brenoff - September 2016

In a move that has shaken up the business world in a positive way, professional services company Deloitte LLP has implemented into their employee package paid leave for all types of care giving. Fortune magazine suggests this is a way to attract and retain the best and brightest by offering a package that more accurately reflects workers' needs.

Christina Morgan - September 2016

Claudia Besco has been working as a nurse in an oncology clinic for 25 years, and is very passionate about her job. So, after being diagnosed with cancer, it was no surprise she was right back at work following a 12-week leave for chemotherapy and surgery.

Ben Lobel - September 2016

Cancer now accounts for almost one third of all long-term sickness claims paid. Breast and gastrointestinal cancers account for almost half of those claims. A report by Unum also uncovered that women are still under-protected; though more likely to go on long-term sick leave, women are still less likely to be covered by income protection.

Nick Summerton - September 2016

In an article for SHP, Dr. Nick Summerton discusses how to help cancer survivors return to work. According to the article, you’re twice as likely to survive for ten years after receiving a cancer diagnosis today than you would have been 40 years ago. The increase in survival rates is amazing, but creates challenges in getting back to work and life.

Pete Dougherty - August 2016

NFL analyst, Chris Mortensen, revealed in January that he'd been diagnosed with Stage IV throat cancer. ESPN released a statement recently from Mortensen that he has gotten the green light from his oncologists to focus on recovery rather than treatment.

Pamela Cowan - August 2016

Though many patients feel relief following the completion of cancer therapy, it is also very common for anxiety and fear to surface as well. The fear that cancer could come back, or that the support the patients had during the experience will dissolve, and there's the concern that they're expected to return to their roles before cancer.

Scott Collins - August 2016

Veteran ESPN analyst Rod Gilmore revealed that he has multiple myeloma, and has decided to use this as a platform to give fans medical advice. In an open letter, Gilmore expresses that he plans to be at work this football season, and takes the time to warm viewers about their own health.

Leanne Pooley - August 2016

Leanne Pooley completed treatment for her stage three breast cancer last year. As she was leaving the hospital on the day of her last radiation dose, she expected to feel celebratory, but that was the last thing she felt.

Craig Harris - August 2016

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections fired and revoked the medical benefits of an award-winning teacher who was unable to return to work due to her battle with breast cancer.

STV - August 2016

John Brown, a former commercial associate for the Football Club (FC), was recently awarded £11,000 at a tribunal against the club for disability discrimination. While recovering from a surgery to treat a tumor on his kidney, Brown was informed that his job was "obsolete".

Web Staff - August 2016

After learning of a 15 pound cancerous tumor in his pelvis, Denver Council President Albus Brooks took time off to have two surgeries. Just three weeks following the surgeries, Brooks was back at work.

Michele Longabaugh - August 2016

Michele Longabaugh, a stage 4 anal cancer survivor, shares her experience of having to take time away from the job she loves, and then making a return following her cancer battle.

Belfast Telegraph - August 2016

In thanks to more preventive screenings and earlier diagnosing, as well as improvements in treatment, those with cancer are living longer. Whereas originally many focused on how to live through cancer, the focus has now shifted on how to live after cancer.

BBC Health - August 2016

According to a report by Macmillan Cancer Support, more than 170,000 people in the UK who were diagnosed with cancer up to 40 years ago, are still alive. At present, people are twice as likely to survive for at least a decade after being diagnosed than they were at the start of the 1970's. This is thanks to better treatments and speedier diagnoses.

Komo News - August 2016

Evidence has shown that regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of over a dozen types of cancers, yet many fail to meet the minimum requirements. Abbe Jacobson, an ovarian cancer survivor has made it her mission to provide fitness and health education to help female cancer survivors.

Bruce Fretts - August 2016

The world of Hollywood can be harsh and unforgiving, particularly when it comes to appearances. Embeth Davidtz, of the hit show Ray Donovan, explains her experience with cancer and her decision to do a nude scene following her double mastectomy.

Steve Ford - August 2016

Macmillan Cancer Support recently published a report both celebrating advances in cancer treatment while reiterating the fact that more needs to be done to cope with increasing demand. Survival rates continue to rise, and with it a new set of survivorship issues must be addressed.

Jennifer Linn - July 2016

Ashley Williams decided she wouldn't let cancer disrupt her dream of opening her own business, a child care center. The 32-year old managed to open the Creative Learners Child Development Center in Gainesville, all while battling breast cancer.