Jonathan D. Epstein - August 2015
President Mark J. Czarnecki of M&T Bank Corp. has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A spokesman said that he is actively engaged and continue to work while he begins treatment over the next few months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City — though it may take him away from work intermittently.
Read MoreJon Erickson - August 2015
After 22 months of treatment for breast cancer, Sandra Powers is ready to work again, but finding a job has been very difficult for her and she has only about a months worth of cash left. She has handed out 300 resumes but hasn't yet received an offer for a marketing job that she is looking for. She has now decided to market herself on the street.
Read MoreJodi Kantor and David Streitfeld - August 2015
A recent expose by The New York Times shed some light on the work environment and practices inside Amazon. The article told stories about many cancer patients who were evaluated unfairly or edged out while trying to manage going through treatment — or a family member going through cancer treatment — and working at Amazon.
Read MoreAllen Mask, M.D. - August 2015
Allan Head, executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association and its foundation and a public address announcer for Wake Forest University football, was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in October of 2014. He was able to return to work after undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy clinical trials.
Read MoreJesse Byrnes - August 2015
Former President Jimmy Carter disclosed that he has cancer and that he will be rearranging his schedule to undergo treatment. Carter recently underwent liver surgery that revealed that he has cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. He has been on a media tour to promote a new book.
Read MoreSteve Aschburner - August 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves' president of basketball operations and head coach, Flip Saunders, announced to the team on Tuesday that he has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. He has continued to work in both roles through diagnosis and while receiving treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
Read MoreBen Rothenberg - August 2015
Victoria Duval was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma last year at the age of 18 and just a day before her first qualifying match at Wimbledon. Despite the news, she continued to play all 3 matches and qualified for Wimbledon. She competed in Wimbledon in October, weakened by chemotherapy.
Read MoreJohn Lundy - August 2015
Missy Rowan was diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukemia shortly before she was to begin nursing school, she was working as a waitress at the time. Her experience led her to choose an oncology specialization for her nursing degree — a career path she had not envisioned while previously earning her degree as a nutritionist.
Read MoreNate Rodgers - August 2015
Sgt. Jamien Frye was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2009, just one year after enlisting in the army. Though commanders say the intense physical training could make his condition worse, Frye doesn't let his side effects, including fatigue, weight loss and night sweats, keep him from serving his country.
Read MoreDarin Gantt - August 2015
After being diagnosed with cancer, Carolina Panthers’ Special Teams Coach Bruce DeHaven took a leave of absence. But as Darin Gantt of NBC Sports Pro Football Talk writes, ultimately, DeHaven chose to return to work, determining that “the lure of coaching was too strong to walk away from.”
Read MoreKitsy Rose - August 2015
Lisa George was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2006. She had a successful career as a top radio salesperson, which she loved since she started in 1992. After recovery she returned to work at a different radio station with a new format and colleagues, but in 2008 she lost her income. This led to starting her own jewelry business.
Read MoreJulie Jansen - August 2015
Our career coach, Julie Jansen, was featured in this month's issue of Coping With Cancer. In this article, Jansen assures job-seekers that if you are qualified for a job, an employer cannot refuse to hire you simply because you have cancer. She also offers advice for cancer survivors for improving your resume and preparing for interviews.
Read MoreDaniel Otis - July 2015
Elizaveta Bulokhova, 26, a Latvian globetrotting model from Toronto, who as appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar, was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma that was consuming her jawbone. 95 percent of her jaw was removed.
Read MoreEun Kyung Kim - July 2015
Just months after transferring from Brooklyn to shorten her commute and teach at a school in Staten Island, NY, Adriana Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued to pour her heart into work throughout chemotherapy treatments — she was often one of the first teachers to arrive at school and the last to leave.
Read MoreDaniel Hajek - July 2015
A new Netflix documentary, titled Tig, coming out this week is based on comedian Tig Notaro, and how she searched for her sense of humor and rose as a star comedian, despite a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreDeanna Pai - July 2015
Cosmopolitan Beauty Editor Deanna Pai is not sure how to return to "normal life" now that her treatment for liver cancer is over and she is healthy. In this article, she describes her challenges with returning to her pre-cancer routine, or deciding whether to create a new one, and where work falls into this routine.
Read MoreWBAL - July 2015
Following his recent cancer diagnosis and first round of chemotherapy, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan returned to work in Annapolis on Thursday. WBAL reports that he spent his first day back catching up with staffers and working to assist constituents.
Read MoreJeff Helminiak - June 2015
Oilers pitcher, David Diaz, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 20, during his sophomore season at Tarleton State University. The Peninsula Clarion reports that he did not have health insurance throughout the process, but he received a number of grants to cover the cost of treatment.
Read MoreJan Murphy - June 2015
Penn. Rep. Sue Helm hasn't let her breast cancer treatments stop her from her legislative duties. Her colleagues have been very supportive by helping her find wigs, rescheduling hearings and staff is assisting her with carrying out her duties on days she works from home.
Read MoreBryce Derouin - June 2015
Golfer Elizabeth Nagel, 23, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer three years ago, during her junior year at Michigan State University. This July she will be playing her rookie year in the LPGA Symetra Tour and has qualified for the U.S. Open.
Read MoreOvetta Wiggins & Jenna Johnson - June 2015
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan disclosed that he has state 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Monday. He will begin chemotherapy treatments soon but has no plans to leave the office.
Read MorePaul Merrill - June 2015
U.S. Senator Angus King will undergo surgery to treat prostate cancer. This is is second battle with cancer — he had an aggressive form of skin cancer about 40 years ago. He is optimistic about returning to the Senate floor in a couple weeks and the campaign trail in August.
Read MoreMaria Prato - June 2015
Cure magazine shared the story of Sue Tony, an acute myeloid leukemia survivor, to illustrate the challenges that cancer survivors face when changing careers after cancer. Our Chief Mission Officer, Rebecca Nellis, and our career coach Julie Jansen were interviewed to offer insights and advice on making a career change after cancer.
Read MoreNicholas Christian - June 2015
BBC political editor Nick Robinson was diagnosed with cancer in February and feared that his broadcasting career would be over. He lost his voice during surgery to remove a tumor in his lung when a nerve to one of his vocal chords was severed. Though he has not fully recovered, he has returned to work on a part-time basis.
Read MoreBBC News - June 2015
Actor Sir John Hurt, known for his roles in the Harry Potter movies and The Elephant Man on Broadway, announced that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. BBC News reports that he said he will continue to work despite the diagnosis.
Read MoreSara Bertsch - June 2015
Firefighter Dustin Luebke was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in March 2014 and has since undergone 12 chemotherapy treatments. Luebke proved everyone wrong by making 76 percent of his shifts, when he was told that he would only be able to make 25 percent.
Read MoreKaren Ann Cullotta - June 2015
In 2013, Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Lori Anderson was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, which later metastasized to her liver, bone, spine and pelvis. Throughout her treatment, she missed only one day of work - to attend her first chemotherapy treatment.
Read MoreCollege Hip Hop - June 2015
Andrew Pineda, or E-REK as he is known to his fans, is a rap artist and a member of the U.S. Air Force. Last August he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Despite his diagnosis and enduring chemotherapy treatment, he has recently released his newest EP.
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