Marc Bona - January 2016
John Chandler, of Paladin Brewing in Austintown, Ohio, is back at work crafting beer after undergoing treatment to remove a tumor in his sinus cavity. The home-brewing company is honoring him by using his recipe for an American Blonde Ale, Sir Kenneth.
Read MoreMark Tower - January 2016
Michigan State Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Larkin Township, announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will continue his legislative duties in a press release on Tuesday, January 19. He chose to disclose his diagnosis because he feels the public should know about it.
Read MoreLucy Crossley - January 2016
NASA climate scientist and astronaut Piers Sellers recently announced that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in an emotional article for the New York Times. He plans to continue his work researching the effects and cause of climate change.
Read MoreLinda Carroll - January 2016
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Tara Cernacek wanted to keep working for a "sense of normalcy", and she isn't alone. According to a survey by Harris Poll and Cancer and Careers, nearly three out of four cancer patients want to stay with their jobs and feel that work helps with recovery.
Read MoreESPN.com - January 2016
Chris Mortensen, senior NFL analyst for ESPN, said that he will be temporarily stepping away from his normal NFL coverage duties to undergo treatment for throat cancer.
Read MoreKevin Clark and Kevin Helliker - January 2016
Kansas City Chiefs safety, Eric Berry, left his NFL career in 2014 to undergo treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma and returned to the NFL less than a year later. His comeback was made possible by altering the standard chemotherapy regimen so Berry wouldn't have heavy lifting restrictions and could continue exercising during treatment.
Read MoreNathan Brown - January 2016
After seven years of work and delay, Trevor's Law has been passed by congress. Trevor's Law is a bill that that will allow for the tracking of clusters of cancer. Named after an Idaho childhood cancer survivor, Trevor Schaefer, the bill was first introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, a cancer survivor himself, in 2011.
Read MoreAlexandra Klausner - January 2016
Model Mieko Rye posed for photos after undergoing chemotherapy treatment to inspire other women with cancer to feel beautiful. She says the situation is ironic because her job depends on how she looks.
Read MoreDiane Mapes - January 2016
Sharing a cancer diagnosis is messy and there's no easy or right way to go about it. The decision to share is deeply personal and it's most important to pay attention to what you need. If you decide not to tell anyone, that's your decision to make.
Read MoreDepauw University - January 2016
Mark Rolfing, a television golf commentator for NBC/Golf Channel, took time away from his job to battle a rare form of cancer. On Thursday, he returned to work, but will take it slow while he awaits an 'all clear' update from his doctor. He will be working in the booth for the Hyundai and Sony Open.
Read MoreDory Devlin - January 2016
A study with more than 6,000 fictitious cover letters reveals employers are less likely to interview qualified applicants who disclose disabilities. The study, conducted by Rutgers University, found that employers expressed interest 26% less often in candidates who disclosed disabilities in cover letters.
Read MoreMichael Musto - January 2016
Singer Lorna Luft recently interviewed with Michael Musto of OUT.com to discuss beating cancer and quickly returning to the stage to perform.
Read MoreBBC News - January 2016
United Kingdom Member of Parliament, Thangam Debbonaire, was diagnosed with breast cancer less than two months after being elected last May. She has been working while she can during chemotherapy but hopes to return within two months. She said that she is lucky that her staff has worked extra to help cover for her while she took time off.
Read MoreLinda Dughetti - December 2015
Linda Dughetti, senior manager of Accenture Operations, blogged for the Huffington Post on her experience working through a cancer diagnosis, including how she worked with her employer to take a year off work, reaching out to her manager for support and winning award for representing her company's core value of "one global network".
Read MoreTyler Richardson - December 2015
Sheriff Steve Keane, of Benton County in Washington, has missed little work and has stayed involved in major investigations despite being diagnosed with colon cancer in August. He has found ways to manage the side effects so it doesn't affect his work too much. Keane also continues to help out at the day care that he owns with his wife.
Read MoreRobert Preidt - December 2015
A new study shows that paid sick leave for cancer patients eases their financial struggles and helps them keep their jobs. It allows patients to take the time they need for cancer treatment while still receiving paychecks.
Read MoreStephen Feller - December 2015
A recent study, conducted at the University of Wisconsin and led by breast cancer oncologist Dr. Amye Tevaarwerk, found that symptoms related to cancer often determined whether people were able to remain at work after their diagnosis. The findings found that more than one-third of people with metastatic cancer continued to work.
Read MoreNathan Sexton - December 2015
Nathan Sexton, vice president of business intelligence at Bellhops, wrote an article for Forbes' Leadership section on his experience with receiving a brain cancer diagnosis after a recent career change from financial services to a tech-based moving startup and how it made him a better leader and manager.
Read MoreSteve Zalusky - December 2015
Mike Solberg, a firefighter from Schaumburg, IL has been battling brain cancer for most of his career. Solberg said that the department stepped up to help from the very beginning, driving him to rehab to undergo therapy to regain movements he lost due to the tumors and donating vacation time.
Read MoreElysia Conner - December 2015
For the past 5 years, Rob Robb has worked at Rocky Mountain Oncology in Wyoming as a nuclear medicine tech. He was able to quickly determine that the mass on his MRI in November was cancer. Though there is a hospital closer to home, he chose to get his care at Rocky Mountain Oncology because of the abundance of support from his coworkers there.
Read MoreSam Yarwood - December 2015
When Matt McCarthy was diagnosed with a potentially lethal brain tumor, he made the conscious decision not to sink into a deep depression but rather to bring humor into his situation. Not only has this made it easier for him to handle his journey, but it also helps the other patients and family members around him.
Read MoreSam Coster - December 2015
Video game developer, Sam Coster, shares how in the midst of battling cancer, he created an adventure game he wanted to be seen as his legacy. At the young age of 23, Coster was diagnosed with Stage 4b Lymphoma. Though the prognosis was poor, Coster decided he wanted his remaining time devoted to creating something he could be proud of.
Read MoreAmy Cherry - December 2015
Delaware Senate Majority Leaver, David McBride, has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. He finds the diagnosis ironic after doing a lot of work to fight cancer through indoor smoking bans and efforts to use settlements with Big Tobacco to fund the states Health Fund.
Read MoreLucy Barnard - December 2015
Rasheda Khatun Khan is an independent wealth and wellness planner. Born in the UK to humble beginnings, Khatun has worked her way up the ladder as a financial adviser in corporate banking. In 2006 she was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and told her changes of survival were slim.
Read MoreMichelle Willard - December 2015
Tennessee State Senator, Bill Ketron has been awarded with the "Disability Hero" award from the Tennessee Disability Coalition. The award honors public servants who champion causes to help Tennesseans with disabilities and their families. The award comes just one week after learning his cancer is now in remission after a year-long battle.
Read MoreJeff Seidel - December 2015
John Bonamego, CMU football coach, got to ring in a different type of victory than he's used to. The game-winning coach rang the victory bell at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor upon completing his radiation treatment.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis - December 2015
When an employee is diagnosed with cancer, knowing how to react and what course of action is best to provide support, can be challenging. As an HR professional or manager, while you are not expected to understand all of the variables, there are certain things you can think about in order to be a better resource for clarity and support.
Read MoreDartunorro Clark - December 2015
Patrolman Nick Colaneri earned the nickname "Officer Superman" when he continued working through his chemotherapy treatment. After being on the force for less than a year, Colaneri was diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkins lymphoma. Though most departments wouldn't allow it, Colaneri's chief let him continue to work through treatment.
Read MoreRob Low - December 2015
When Laura Garcia was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, she scheduled her double mastectomy. Her doctors informed her she would need a two-month recovery period, but upon asking her employer for a leave of absence, she was told she would either have to resign or be terminated since she'd only been there for six months.
Read MoreDoug Lunney - December 2015
After helping rescue and find homes for over 8,500 animals since founding his animal charity, D'Arcy's Animal Rescue Center, D'Arcy Johnston faced his own hurdle. The discovery of a six-pound tumor and subsequent colon cancer diagnosis has slowed Johnston down, but has not stopped him and his charitable spirit.
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