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Chrissy Brennan on February 11, 2016
Thankfully, more and more employers are starting to realize that by supporting staff members who have cancer, the company itself stands to benefit as well.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on February 1, 2016
FlexJobs.com recently shared an interesting infographic about the real life implications of online content. For cancer survivors, online content can potentially have even bigger implications when it comes to finding, or keeping, a job after diagnosis.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 11, 2016
There is still time to purchase individual or family health insurance plans through the marketplace! Open Enrollment for 2016 runs until January 31.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on December 14, 2015
Here are four steps to writing a flexible-work proposal that your boss will approve.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on December 3, 2015
Adjusting one’s perspective can be helpful when processing the news of a cancer diagnosis. Though each cancer experience is unique, there are certain ways to approach it that can assist you in continuing to live life as positively as possible.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on November 30, 2015
Staying productive on the job can be difficult when you work from home. A recent article from attn: offers advice on how to remain engaged and effective. Step one: Evaluate your work space.
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on November 16, 2015
A recent study revealed that the number of people telecommuting has increased significantly over the past 10 years, and that’s promising news for working people with cancer.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on November 12, 2015
Managing your workload can be challenging in general — even more so when you have cancer. We offer tips for determining what you can reasonably handle and how best to communicate it.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on January 4, 2012
Every year approximately 780,000 cancer survivors return to work. Every day, Cancer and Careers works to reach these brave and inspiring people...
Read MoreCancer and Careers Guest Blogger on May 23, 2011
I appreciate the opportunity to tell my story, which continues to evolve on a daily basis. By means of introduction, I am 43 and was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer when I was 41. I work for a large Internet company in Advertising Sales.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on August 30, 2010
For young adults with cancer, dealing with the difficulties of treatment is only one of many obstacles that they will face. Often, young adults fall into a gray area - not necessarily old enough to be treated as adults, but too old to be seen as children. This transitional phase is thrown even more out of whack when they are a new member of
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