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The Times Staff - August 2015

When Sargent Barrett Lovell returned to work at the Bossier Maximum Security prison in Bossier, Louisiana this morning, he was greeted by a reception line of 80 cheering and applauding deputies. Lovell was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia with MDS in October of 2014 and went through chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.

Julia Cheiffetz - August 2015

In response to the recent New York Times article about the work culture and environment at Amazon, Julia Cheiffetz, a former Amazon employee, wrote a piece about her experience as both a new mother and cancer patient while working there.

Kathleen Foody - August 2015

Former president Jimmy Carter recently spoke about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, saying that while it will significantly impact his usual routine and he will have to cut back on how much he works, he will not stop working.

Kevin McGuire - August 2015

NBC Sports reported that Central Michigan head football coach John Bonamego is back at work after undergoing treatment for tonsil cancer. He's excited to be back into his normal routine of work and looking forward to the season.

Melissa Davey - August 2015

Australian novelist Clive James was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010 and didn't think that he had much time left, but a new drug has kept his cancer at bay and is allowing him to continue to read and write.

BBC News - August 2015

Victoria Derbyshire, a journalist and presenter for BBC, announced on Wednesday via Twitter that she has breast cancer and that she will continue her programming as much as possible during treatment.

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.

Jon 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.

Jodi 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.

Allen 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.

Jesse 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.

Steve 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.

Ben 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.

John 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.

Nate 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.

Darin 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.”

Kitsy 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.

Julie 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.

Daniel 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.

Eun 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.

Deanna 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.

Daniel 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.

WBAL - 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.

Jeff 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.

Jan 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.

Bryce 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.

Ovetta 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.

Paul 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.