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Eddie Makuch - October 2014

Gamespot.com reported that Nintendo president Satoru Iwata returned to work after surgery to remove a tumor from his bile duct. He said that he is now feeling healthy enough take on his full workload again.

Kirby Adams - October 2014

The Courier-Journal reports that WAVE 3 anchor Dawne Gee is taking some time off of work to have treatment for kidney cancer, but hopes to be back after she recovers.

Roberta Aberle - October 2014

Mylifeline.org member Roberta Aberle's recent blog post describes her experience working during her cancer diagnosis and treatment. She writes about the importance of work to her and the many challenges she's faced trying to maintain a career amid her cancer journey.

Stacey Tisdale - October 2014

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the Huffington Post offers this profile of Hannah Burns, a former Managing Director at Lehman Brothers, who received tremendous support from her organization while working through treatments for breast cancer in 2005.

Robert Feder - October 2014

Megan Reed, who has been a radio host in the Chicago area for 28 years, is taking time off of work for treatment for metastatic breast cancer. The metastatic breast cancer caused tumors in her brain and she is scheduled to undergo surgery and radiation, but hopes to be back on the air soon, reports Robert Feder.

Saabira Chaudhuri - October 2014

James Dimon, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. chairman and CEO, spoke at a conference in New York, touching on his recent cancer journey and the future of his career, reports The Wall Street Journal.

ESPN staff - October 2014

ESPN UK recently reported on snooker champion Ali Carter's winning of the General Cup weeks after finishing chemotherapy for lung cancer. Carter called the win "the biggest of my career".

Cathy Horyn and Enid Nemy - October 2014

The New York Times wrote about the death of legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who passed away from complications from cancer this week. The article looks at his incredible career and discusses how he continued to work and grow his brand, despite periodic battles with the disease.

Lorraine Ash - October 2014

The Daily Record writes about Theresa Rowland, a yoga teacher who is battling ovarian cancer and is continuing with her yoga practice even as she gets ready for chemotherapy. She is taking time off from teaching but hopes to be able to return.

Martin Slagter - October 2014

The Kokomo Tribune shared the inspiring stories of two hairdressers, Nanci Pierce and Susan Cottingham, who have both battled breast cancer, and found support from each other and many clients who have also had breast cancer. Their stories touch on how they returned to work and how that helped them through their cancer journeys.

Sheryl M. Ness - October 2014

Sheryl M. Ness, R.N., wrote a great piece for Imperial Valley News on navigating work and cancer treatment. She provides helpful tips and examples and lists Cancer and Careers as a resource for information to help patients figure out a plan for working through treatment.

Stephanie Anderson Witmer - October 2014

USA Today shares the stories of four breast cancer survivors who were inspired by their own cancer experiences to start companies that make products to help ease the journey of other breast cancer survivors.

Jan Swoope - October 2014

The Dispatch recently shared the story of Candy Grant, a breast cancer survivor who was able to realize her dream of being a children's book author after her cancer journey.

Staff Sgt. Kai Jensen - October 2014

DVIDS shares the story of Sgt. 1st Class Dorothy Ruben, finance noncommissioned officer with the 76th Operational Response Command, who has been a Soldier for 26 years and is also a mother and breast cancer survivor. Her unit in the Army Reserve was a huge support system for her through her cancer journey.

Cansu Kucuk - October 2014

The Guardian published an article by Cansu Kucuk, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at age 25 and it was this experience that inspired her to get her master’s degree in marketing and communications.

Meredith Engel - October 2014

The New York Daily News recently wrote about Tara Cernacek, a breast cancer survivor who lost her job towards the end of her treatment and turned to Cancer and Careers for resources and support to look for a new job.

Diana Reese - October 2014

The Washington Post recently covered a topic that we talk about a lot at Cancer and Careers - the laws that protect cancer survivors from losing their jobs and benefits. This article covers them from a breast cancer angle and discusses how survivors can use the FMLA and ADA to protect themselves in their workplaces.

Jennifer L. Manfrin - October 2014

Sandy Shrimplin works as a registered nurse at Coshocton Hospital, despite her ongoing battle with breast cancer, writes the Cochocton Tribune. She continues to work because "helping others makes her feel good" and she has had great support from her coworkers.

Claire Hodgson - October 2014

Cosmopolitan shared the inspiring stories of three young women who used their cancer experiences to make positive changes in their lives. One woman was inspired to change careers after her cancer journey.

REVIS BLAYLOCK - October 2014

Donna Brooks Walls of Manila, AR has been on her cancer journey for 15 years, and throughout the entire experience she hasn't lost her positive outlook, even when she had to give up her beloved work as a hair dresser, reports the Town-Crier.

Nate Gotlieb - October 2014

Greater Mankato Growth president and CEO, Jonathan Zierdt, is facing his second battle with prostate cancer, reports the Mankato Free Press. The article describes Zierdt's treatment options and how the diagnosis has impacted his work life.

John Waggoner - October 2014

USA Today reported that JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has a good outlook after his recent cancer treatment. Dimon said that he is going to start back up with international travel and plans to make his way back up to a full work schedule.

WellPoint Foundation - October 2014

The WellPoint Foundation announced that they are funding a new cancer support program called The Workplace Transitions for People Touched by Cancer. The program is a collaboration among US Business Leadership Network, Cancer and Careers, Pfizer, WellPoint, and SEDL, a non-profit educational research firm.

Emily Glazer - October 2014

J.P. Morgan Co. Chairman and Chief Executive James Dimon spoke in an International Finance panel at a conference in Washington on Friday; this was his first public appearance since announcing his diagnosis.

Caitlin VanOverberghe - October 2014

Gayle Jewell, a second-grade teacher at Monroe Road Elementary, was diagnosed with breast cancer in August, began chemotherapy and will have surgery (followed by radiation) in December. But she has no intention to stop teaching, reports Bedford Now.

Unknown - October 2014

Jean Niedan was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2010, but she didn’t let treatment impact her work at her family’s business, American Mortgage.

Jacoba Urist - October 2014

An article on Today Health explores the challenges that young breast cancer survivors face, including not being as financially stable and being less established in their careers.

Melissa Temsook Knott - October 2014

Cancer can often be inspiration for career change, as was the case for Marilyn Bryant, reports the Pensacola News Journal. Bryant's breast cancer journey led to a career change for her, and inspired her to volunteer to raise breast cancer awareness.

Alyssa Toomey - October 2014

Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, recently told El Mundo that he is fighting cancer, reports E! News. He recently started his European concert tour and has yet to cancel any tour dates due to his diagnosis.