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Emily 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.

Jennifer 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.

John 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.

Jaime 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

Yousra 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.

Nina Totenberg - July 2020

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, announced that she will continue working while undergoing treatment for her most recent cancer recurrence.

Erin Durkin - May 2020

The challenges cancer patients are facing due to pandemic have been cast a wide net – from heightened susceptibility of contracting the virus and disruptions to treatment to job losses that have impacted health insurance coverage. Many individuals and organizations are taking a stand to ensure they have increased protection.

CBS 21 News - May 2020

Best Buy worked with Dennis Parry, a hearing-impaired manger, on a face mask design that would allow him to read lips so he could continue to communicate with customers and employees.

Brent Johnson and Matt Arco - April 2020

New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy had to jump into action hours after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor removed from his kidney. With his state announcing its first coronavirus case, a restful recovery was no longer an option.

Just Report - March 2020

How America’s largest employers are treating stakeholders amid the Coronavirus crisis.

Cathy Cassata - December 2019

A new survey from Cancer and Careers found that 88 percent of people have concerns about their ability to support a co-worker with a serious medical condition. Experts say companies can improve support for employees with chronic conditions by raising awareness and properly training leaders as well as other employees.

Valerie Bolden-Barrett - November 2019

Chronic illnesses can be a sensitive topic in the workplace for a variety of reasons. This is is reflected in the responses gathered by Cancer and Careers' 2018 survey of cancer patients and survivors, which showed employees with these designations were unlikely to disclose their illness to their HR department.

Lorie Konish - November 2019

It's common for a cancer diagnosis to be financially devastating for many. Research shows that cancer patients are more likely to declare bankruptcy than the average person.

Rebecca Nellis - October 2019

Upon receiving a serious health diagnosis, a number of questions may arise when it comes to work. How do I balance work and treatment? What can I expect from my employer? What are my legal rights? While these can be challenging to answer, it's not impossible to plan for.

Rebecca Nellis - October 2019

Returning to work can be a daunting experience regardless of where exact you are in your cancer treatment. Among the many considerations to take into account, there are a few key things that can make the experience more manageable.

Stephanie Maldonado - October 2019

Navigating one's professional life while facing a major medical diagnosis can be daunting. However, there are resources available to help ease some of the stress and anxiety around managing the two.

Rebecca Minton - October 2019

HR professionals can make a powerful contribution to the ongoing care of people with cancer. With improvements in treatment, many people recover and return to work but this creates a new need, the support of their employers in the transition back to work.

All.Can. - September 2019

While efficiency has been highlighted in healthcare recently, too often the patient perspective is lost in the definition. Based on a recent survey of nearly 4,000 cancer patients from over 10 countries, most reported that their needs were sufficiently addressed during their care, but did highlight some specific areas where improvements are needed.

NBC Today Show - September 2019

The legendary host's return for the newest season of "Jeopardy!" comes six months after he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Aneri Pattani - August 2019

Having a cancer diagnosis comes with many personal decisions, particularly around disclosure. While people differ in their decisions around disclosure, there are some important considerations to take into account.

Monica Torres - June 2019

CAC's very own Executive Director, Rebecca Nellis, explains how to answer your colleague's well-intentioned, unwanted questions without being rude.

Abha Bhattarai - May 2019

Chief Executive of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite this diagnosis, he has decided to continue working in his role while undergoing treatment.

Julie Jansen - March 2019

Julie Jansen, a career coach and frequent presenter and resource for Cancer and Careers, shares advice on how to best go about conducting the job search after a cancer diagnosis.

Lynn Elber - March 2019

'Jeopardy!' host, Alex Trebek, announced publicly to his fans and the rest of the world that he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Despite this news, he also shared that he intends to keep working.

Nicole Lyn Pesce - February 2019

New research finds that young adult cancer survivors are at a higher risk for debt and work-related physical and mental impairment after their treatment.

Laurie Allen - February 2019

More and more patients and survivors are looking at work not just as a way to access benefits and insurance, but also as a source of support and welcome distraction following a cancer diagnosis.

Economic Times - February 2019

Actress, Sonali Bendre, has returned to work following treatment for "high grade cancer". Despite a challenging experience, she is excited to be back.

Steve Hendrix, Ovetta Wiggins and Arelis R. Hernandez - January 2019

President of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., a figure in the Senate Chamber for over three decades has revealed to his fellow lawmakers, reporters and visitors to the chamber that he is being treated for Stage 4 prostate cancer.

Kathryn Moody - December 2018

Healthcare policy and coverage remains a serious concern for cancer patients and survivors. However, despite the stress surrounding this, many patients and survivors decide not to disclose their cancer diagnosis to human resource departments.

Nicole Franklin, MPH - December 2018

Cancer and Careers' very own Manager of Programs, Nicole Franklin, MPH, answers questions from Cancer.net on how to continue working after a cancer diagnosis and the tools available through CAC to assist survivors as they make a plan for balancing work and cancer.