News

Brian Mansfield - September 2014

Jim Ed Brown, a country singer who has had a recording career spanning 60 years, recently disclosed to his fans and the music community that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Brown will take the next few months off the road to deal with the diagnosis.

Rory Schuler - September 2014

Cindy Tokarz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996, experienced first-hand the struggle of trying to continue on with her life and work while undergoing treatment, writes the Taunton Daily Gazette. The article goes on to interview an oncology social worker about the challenges that survivors face in the workplace and beyond after a diagnosis.

Renee Bindewald - September 2014

Blue Ridge Now writes about Rosanne Milanese, a breast cancer survivor who worked through treatment, taking her lunch hour for her radiation treatments, but was fired after her radiation was finished. She found help through Women Helping Women, which helps breast cancer patients overcome financial obstacles to treatment.

Stephanie Pagones - September 2014

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino started working at Boston University in November 2013; in March he was diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer. But as the Daily Free Press reports, Menino is continuing to work and claims he is feeling well.

Heather Millar - September 2014

A blog on WebMD explores the challenges of working through treatment and how to determine what's best for you — staying on the job or taking time off. The author collected practical tips on this topic from her breast cancer group and social media.

Victoria Uwumarogie - September 2014

Madame Noire sat down with “Motown” star Valisia LeKae to talk about her experience getting diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the peak of her fame, and how she navigated her career during this time.

Leigh Giangreco - September 2014

Breast cancer survivor Debbie Dyer didn't stop living when she was diagnosed — instead, she continued to work and go to her kickboxing classes while she was undergoing treatment, writes the DelmarvaNow. These days, Dyer is a mentor through the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.

EPSN News - September 2014

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said that he would like to return to his job for the 2015 season, reports ESPN MLB. Ryan was diagnosed with cancer eight months ago and returned to his job full-time after the season began.

Liz Lee - September 2014

Comedian Tig Notaro went back onstage just one week after being diagnosed with cancer, in 2012, and delivered one of her best performances ever, reports The Phoenix.

Martin de Vore - September 2014

The Humble Observer writes about a former staffer whose breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to switch careers — from journalism to music.

Austin Alonzo - September 2014

The Kansas City Business Journal recently wrote about Tom Trabon, managing partner at Trabon & Co, a Kansas City–based accounting firm, who is determined “to feel normal” despite undergoing surgery and treatment for brain cancer.

Janet St. James - September 2014

Texas Health Plano has started a new rehabilitation program to help cancer survivors deal with the physical, mental and occupational challenges that often arise after treatment, reports WFAA News.

Barry Hoekstra - September 2014

In a column for the Shreveport Times Barry Hoekstra, a pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Shreveport, writes about his cancer experience while undergoing treatment.

Chelsey Abercrombie - September 2014

Sue Sigmon-Nosach, a mosaic artist diagnosed with ovarian cancer 10 years ago, saw her cancer experience as a turning point in her life, reports the Gainesville Times. It became a catalyst for starting her own philanthropic organization,

Janine Rayford Rubenstein - September 2014

People magazine reported that reality star Dr. Jennifer Arnold, from "The Little Couple," is doing "really well" after her cancer treatment and is back at work.

William E. Gibson - September 2014

South Florida congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was recently honored for her personal battle and legislative work to overcome breast cancer, reports the Sun Sentinel. The article discusses Wasserman Schultz's cancer journey, including how she worked through treatment.

Cathy Allred - September 2014

The Utah Herald wrote a piece detailing the concerns of a retired nurse who believes there has been an unusually high incidence of cancer in her neighborhood. One of the cases involves a woman who cited work and her coworkers as main sources of strength in her cancer battle.

Steve Elzer - September 2014

Steve Elzer, a former PR executive at Sony, recently wrote a piece for the Hollywood Reporter on his experience with managing his health after a cancer diagnosis while working at Sony.

The Belfast Telegraph - September 2014

The Belfast Telegraph shared the story of Karen Gribbon, who had just made the decision to leave her job to stay at home with her three children when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Her diagnosis lead to another career of sorts, when she started blogging about her cancer experience.

Mike Organ - September 2014

The Smyrna community is coming together to support Smyrna High teacher Kenny Anderson, who was diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer in August. The school has launched a campaign to help Anderson pay for his medical expenses.

Jim Coyle - September 2014

The Start reports on author Tim Cooke's latest book, and how he was diagnosed with cancer while working on it. The book became a coping strategy for Cooke after the diagnosis.

David Shamah - September 2014

The Times of Israel reported on a new app that will help people with a serious illness, such as cancer, continue to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives after the diagnosis. The app will help people navigate all areas of life impacted by a diagnosis, including work.

Mollie Reilly - September 2014

A Pennsylvania woman, 12 years on the job, is fired after disclosing she has cancer. As The Huffington Post reveals, her employer laid her off "without compensation," but claims to have done so "so that she could claim unemployment benefits"

Elaine McCahill - September 2014

One of the most recognizable voices on Irish radio is returning to the air after battling cancer, reports the Ireland Herald. DJ Tony Fenton is looking forward to getting back on the air after 5 months of treatment.

Amy Corderoy - September 2014

The Sydney Morning Herald discussed the findings of a report from the Australian National Breast Cancer Foundation on the impact that breast cancer has on young survivors, particularly on their careers.

Sital Patel - September 2014

MarketWatch reported that J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer, is doing well and is "shockingly present" in the office, according to the bank's CFO, Marianne Lake.

Samantha Edwards - September 2014

The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition supports people with breast cancer, both emotionally and financially. WCSH 6 Portland profiled the organization and shared the story of one woman who struggled to work and make ends meet while battling breast cancer.

Kim Bielenberg - September 2014

An article in the Irish Independent discusses Tony Ward's, an Irish Independent rugby columnist and rugby star, battle with prostate cancer. Ward talks about how it impacted his view of his career and his decision to finally share the news of his diagnosis.

Carys Lewis - September 2014

Wales Online recently published the courageous story of a breast cancer survivor, Lisa Williams, who is going to be climbing Snowdon in aid of Breast Cancer Care. In the article, Williams talks about the impact that the diagnosis had on her life, including her work.

Mark Kennedy - September 2014

Rising Broadway star Valisia LeKae, who played Diana Ross in the hit show “Motown: The Musical,” was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013. The Montgomery Advertiser writes about her cancer journey, including how she shared the news with her colleagues.