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Jeff 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.

Michelle 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.

Rebecca 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.

Dartunorro 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.

Rob 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.

John Eisenberg - December 2015

Defensive Line Coach of the Baltimore Ravens, Clarence Brooks, opens up about his battle with esophageal cancer and the impact it is having on his personal and professional life. Brooks claims it is the toughest thing he's ever been through.

Doug 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.

Alison Brophy Champion - December 2015

Jim Minihan, of Orlean, has been battling an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past three years. Though he continues to work, he is now devoting his time to also spread awareness of the importance of getting yearly check-ups.

Nekesa Mumbi Moody - December 2015

At a recent luncheon celebrating his work, Michael Douglas spoke about his career and his health. After battling and surviving stage four throat cancer in 2010, Douglas states he has had a resurgence of energy once he survived.

Tim Rohan - December 2015

Sandy Alderson, general manager of the New York Mets, has given the team permission to announce that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Though keeping quiet about the type, the chief operating officer did inform the press that Alderson will continue his duties as general manager to the best of his abilities.

Biz Journals - December 2015

The manner in which you respond to employees' journeys through cancer can have a dramatic impact on their quality of life, the ease or difficulty with which they traverse the journey, as well as their loyalty both to you and your organization. Thus, the right approach can have a profound impact.

Richard Blackledge - December 2015

Sheffield MP, Harry Harpham, is undergoing treatment for cancer after being diagnosed two months ago. While he has not disclosed the cancer type, he is on course for chemotherapy. Despite being in treatment he has stated he will still be functioning properly as an MP.

Bob Riter - December 2015

Correspondent Bob Riter shares some things he's noticed since he was diagnosed 20 years ago. Riter notes many changes to the way cancer is referenced and how cancer patients are treated in the world.

Kate Pickles and Caroline McGuire - December 2015

Rowena Kincaid, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. Though her doctors had said she might not make it to her milestone birthday, she has made it to 40 and is celebrating with a huge party at a Castle, the main wish on her bucket list.

Carolyn Kylstra - December 2015

Ashley McRoy felt she was born to be a model, tall and slim with long blonde hair. When the opportunity to give modeling a real shot presented itself, McRoy was ecstatic. Unfortunately, she also discovered she had colon cancer, an extreme rarity for someone her age.

Brett Sheehy - November 2015

When Brett Sheehy was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he experienced a mix of emotions, a supreme appreciation for life around him, and an immense sadness with the idea of what he may never experience. Despite these mixed emotions, Sheehy continued to work through the news, discretely, so as to not have his work team wonder if he was still capable.

OR-POLITICS - November 2015

Lil Boosie, rapper and Baton Rouge native, revealed to his fans via an Instagram post that he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. He asked that his fans pray for him.

Tricia Harte - November 2015

After 529 days away from the job, firefighter Joshua Comeau has returned to work. Comeau cites his potent cocktail of positivity, faith, and medicine as pushing him through chemo and radiation.

Dermot Keyes - November 2015

Ferrybank resident Maria Quilty works as a volunteer at the Solas Centre, which offers relaxation techniques to deal with the stress of a cancer diagnosis. Despite the chemotherapy and radiation, Quilty feels the Solas Centre and continuing to engage in positive activities helped her get back to her new normal.

Nick Maslow - November 2015

When singer Joey Feek was diagnosed with cervical cancer in May 2014, she shared her deeply-rooted faith and resiliency more than ever. Despite multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, Feek continued to work with her husband on new music.

Michelle Willard - November 2015

Travis Swann was told he had cancer at the age of 7, and his life was never the same. Swann's diagnosis greatly influenced his adult life, and he has taken the lessons he learned to his business in advertising and marketing.

6ABC - November 2015

Director of the Rothman Institute's performance lab, Dr. Michael Ross is used to helping local athletes reach their best. However, this time last year, Ross was working to motivate himself. Ross was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

Percy Allen - November 2015

Katie Collier learned she had cancer at 18, right before her senior year at Seattle Christian High. Just three months after her diagnosis, while receiving daily arsenic-drip chemotherapy and suffering from loss of energy and weight, she was back on the basketball court.

HR and Employment Law News - November 2015

A recent Cancer and Careers Harris Poll found that 61% of respondents' fear that disclosing their cancer diagnosis would lessen their chances of getting hired. A Penn State and Rice University study also recently found that applicants who disclose a cancer diagnosis are less likely to receive callbacks from potential retail employers.

Stephanie McNeal - November 2015

Dayna Christion, a 25-year-old from Warwick, New York was diagnosed with Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 22. After undergoing treatment she has been modeling for Major Models, a global modeling agency. Now she is hoping to inspire other cancer survivors with her modeling career.

Julie Cook Ramirez - November 2015

According to Cancer and Careers' chief mission officer, Rebecca Nellis, the vast majority of cancer patients want to continue working after a cancer diagnosis. Therefore, it is essential for HR departments to ensure that employees working with cancer have everything they need to remain productive while working through treatment.

Josh Hicks - November 2015

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced in a news conference that his cancer is in remission after undergoing 18 weeks of chemotherapy. Hogan continued to work through treatment, with Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford filling in occasionally and sometimes holding meetings in a makeshift conference room at the hospital.

James Gill - November 2015

Nick Robinson, BBC's former political editor, has returned to the mic on BBC Radio 4's Today program after being treated for lung cancer. Seeing a speech therapist and inhaling steam beneath a towel has helped the presenter to get back to the radio.

Jodie Tillman - November 2015

Despite a fatal cancer diagnosis, Navy veteran and MBA student, Bryan Fazio, finished his studies at Brandman University. The school created a scholarship named for him and is thrilled that he is well enough to help distribute the scholarship money.

Rebecca Nellis - November 2015

When an employee discloses their cancer diagnosis, knowing how to react is not intuitive. It is important for HR professionals and managers to keep in mind that employees are looking for direction, and as their employer, the next steps will be remembered by the survivor, as well as their colleagues.