News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mark Godi - September 2014

Insurancenewsnet.com published an article about Lisa Ferrero, a golfer who hass been on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour for about five years and is currently planning a return to the tour after treatment for breast cancer.

Shaun Connolly - September 2014

The Irish Examiner reported that Finance Minister Michael Noonan said that he is having a good recovery from cancer and plans to run again in the general election, barring another health setback.

Natalie Sadler - September 2014

Cancer survivor Kristen Carden wasn't able top get a job after his treatment, reports the Ipswich Star, until an apprenticeship with Realise Futures changed his life.

Maurice Gray - September 2014

After a breast cancer diagnosis led Tammy Sheridan to shave off her hair, she landed a number of modeling jobs, reports the Eastern Daily Press.

Mai Pham - September 2014

An article in the Houston Press tells the story of a sushi chef who is battling cancer and has been supported by him employer and colleagues, who have set up a GoFundMe campaign and are selling a special sushi roll to help him cover his medical costs.

Marco Monteverde - September 2014

Perth Now shares the story of Nick Efstathis, a young adult cancer survivor and football player in Australia who trained with his Olympic teammates in between his chemotherapy treatment weeks. He pushed through the tough treatment and training and returned to competitive football this year.

Laura Turner - September 2014

9 News Australia reported that the Victorian government won't pass legislation that would make it easier for firefighters diagnosed with cancer to get compensation, despite pleas from a veteran firefighter who is battling cancer.

Stephen Ceasar - September 2014

A heartwarming article from the LA Times tells the story of a teacher who's colleagues donated 154 vacation days through the Catastrophic Illness Donation program to help her recover from treatment for breast cancer. Programs such as this that allow donated sick time to help coworkers can be instrumental in helping working people with cancer.

Catherine O'Brien - August 2014

The Mail Online wrote a piece highlighting the stories of the finalists in this year's YOU/Breast Cancer Care model competition. The runner-up, Sharyn Wilde, discussed her experience with breast cancer and the impact that it had on her career.

Richard Halstead - August 2014

The Marin Independent Journal recently wrote about an oncologist, Dr. Peter Eisenberg, who has been treating cancer patients for 36+ years and has returned to work after his own cancer experience.

Jim Meehan - August 2014

The Spokesman Review published an uplifting article about football coach Jeff Hinz who will be coaching a game on Friday night after his battle with cancer. Hinz said that his cancer experience changed his perspective on life, including work, and that he is thankful every day to be able to work and coach.

Dayn Perry - August 2014

CBS Sports reports that the Phillies president and CEO will be taking a leave of absence after surgery last spring for cancer of the jaw.

Ira Pedrasa - August 2014

ABS-CBN News reports that Philippines Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago's cancer has regressed and she is recovering, with plans of a potential presidential run in the future. She is focusing on her health, but has been able to get back to some work on some law books scheduled to be released this year.

Lou DiPietro - August 2014

An inspiring article from YesNetwork.com discusses Yankees manager Joe Torre's cancer journey and return to work.