Maggie Haberman - July 2022
Jared Kushner revealed he was treated for thyroid cancer while serving in the White House in 2019. He received his diagnosis from a White House physician while traveling on Air Force One. Kushner decided not to disclose his diagnosis to anyone except his wife and a couple aides.
Read MoreLanae Brody - July 2022
Dancing with the Stars’ Whitney Carson revealed recently to People Magazine that she did not disclose her cancer diagnosis during her first season on the show.
Read MoreMatt Gonzales - July 2022
Rebecca V. Nellis, CAC's Executive Director, was quoted in an article from SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) about a recent influx of cancer diagnoses. "Misperceptions about what a particular cancer diagnosis means and requires is often another stumbling block for survivors who have to work or want to work," Nellis explained.
Read MoreRobert Channick - July 2022
Longtime Chicago broadcaster Lin Brehmer announced last week he is taking a leave of absence from his radio show. He has been working through treatment for prostate cancer for several years now, but is about to start a new round of chemotherapy.
Read MoreMackenzie Schmidt - June 2022
Clea Shearer, the star/creator of Get Organized on Netflix, revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. Recovering from a double mastectomy and undergoing chemotherapy followed by radiation, with the help of business partner Joanna Teplin, she continues to work.
Read MoreAidan Cellini - June 2022
Australian football player Ben Cunnington took time off for treatment of testicular cancer in November of 2021, but recently rejoined his team for training. He is easing in slowly working drills and hopes to play soon. Having him back has added a “pep in [their] step” for his other teammates.
Read MoreMcKenna Oxenden - June 2022
Country music star Toby Keith has revealed he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall. "I've spent the last six months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” Keith said on his Instagram. He has been performing during these six months and was just about to embark on a new tour but those plans have been put on hold while he finishes treatment.
Read MoreKim Passoth - May 2022
For the past 20 years Rachael Peckham has worked as a teacher, and now is the Assistant Principal at Coral Academy Las Vegas, Nellis Airforce Base. After a series of health issues that she initially chalked up to stress, Rachael was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.
Read MoreTaylor Delandro, Adrienne Bankert - April 2022
Denise Johnson went through treatment for breast cancer in 2015. After her brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and her sister also diagnosed with breast cancer, she had an epiphany for a change. She left behind her accounting career and decided to become an oncology nurse.
Read MorePhilip Ellis - April 2022
Val Kilmer was unable to express himself vocally after two tracheotomies. However, through a partnership with tech company Sonantic, Kilmer has been able to generate a version of his speech using artificial intelligence, based on existing footage and recordings of his voice, allowing his voice to be heard in the new Top Gun: Maverick sequel.
Read MorePatrice Peck - April 2022
Activist Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker has gone through two rounds of treatment for lung cancer. While at a major New York City hospital following an intense surgery to remove part of her lung, she experienced discrimination and lack of nursing care due to her existence as a trans woman. She was continually misgendered and “treated like an animal”
Read MorePeter Sblendorio - March 2022
Broadway veteran Mandy Gonzalez was starring in Hamilton when she received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, and chose to continue to perform through her treatment.
Read MoreOlivia Wieseler - March 2022
Captain Ryan Lohr has been with the Scottsbluff Fire department for 19 years. After being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, he decided to continue working
Read MoreHelen Ubiñas - March 2022
Philadelphia City Councilmember Maria Quiñones- Sánchez was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and with the help of a wig, she was able to keep her diagnosis secret, never missing a day of work. Eventually she decided to disclose publicly in an op-ed late last year.
Read MoreTiana Johnson - March 2022
Allison Getz has decided to balance her cancer treatment while continuing her job as Tax Assessor for Jefferson County, Texas. Earlier this year, she underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor, and now continues her treatment with chemotherapy and radiation five days a week, working Monday mornings and Friday afternoons between treatments.
Read MoreJack Bantock - February 2022
Snowboarder Max Parrot won a Winter Olympic gold medal in Beijing on Monday, just over three years after the Canadian was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma
Read MoreColleen Moretti - January 2022
Cancer and Careers' Executive Director Rebecca V. Nellis spoke recently to Cure Magazine to discuss our research survey of cancer patients and survivors and their experience with COVID-19 pandemic, as well as our first survey with Black and Hispanic patients and survivors.
Read MoreMegan-Claire Chase - December 2021
In this open and honest essay for WebMD Blog, Megan-Claire Chase shares her experience working with a cancer diagnosis, from active treatment to survivorship.
Read MoreBaptist Health Floyd - October 2021
Two long-time employees in the radiology department at Baptist Health Floyd hospital in Indiana discuss continuing to work after their diagnoses, and how deciding to disclose has influenced their relationship with patients.
Read MoreAngeline Jane Bernabe - October 2021
In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Shannen Doherty discusses her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and finding fulfillment in her work as an actress.
Read MoreKevin Van Valkenburg - July 2021
In this spotlight by ESPN, Trey Mancini, first baseman and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks about his time away from and return to work after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Sara Perlman, television host and reporter, and Trey’s partner, also discusses her role as partner and caregiver.
Read MoreLisa Respers France - July 2021
Val Kilmer’s new film explores candid moments from throughout his career shot with his personal video camera. It also provides an intimate glimpse into how his relationship with work has evolved following cancer treatment.
Read MoreAshley Hubbard - May 2021
Journalist Kristen Dahlgren discusses her breast cancer diagnosis, disclosure and the importance of work in her life.
Read MoreJoshua Rosario - March 2021
Jersey City Board of Education President, Mussab Ali, says he’ll continue working as he undergoes treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Read MoreJohn Torenli - January 2021
Basketball player, Caris LeVert, was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. While his timeline to return to the court is unknown, his team and the NBA are supporting his recovery process and inspired by his strength and courage.
Read MoreEmily Shiffer - January 2021
Malita Gardner changed her professional priorities after her second breast cancer diagnosis when she realized that her high stress job wouldn’t allow for the work-life balance she needed during treatment.
Read MoreJennifer Ernst Beaudry - December 2020
The various ways that health and work intersect is an issue that has been brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting many companies to re-evaluate how they would support and manage employees who are diagnosed with a serious illness, not just COVID-19.
Read MoreJohn Keim - December 2020
Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera was diagnosed with cancer months after being hired and chose to continue working, ultimately only sitting out three practices and never missing a game.
Read MoreJaime Ducharme - September 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18th of complications from cancer. Over the years she had multiple cancer diagnoses but remained steadfast in her desire and ability to continue working, even saying as recently as this July that she would remain a member of the court for as long as possible
Read MoreYousra Zaki - July 2020
Inspired by her cancer experience and the need to find something more fulfilling, Sophia Bakkal decided to leave her corporate job and become a certified life coach.
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