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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

2004

Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta, and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district.

85 min

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Cancer and Work—Working after a Cancer Diagnosis

Sherri shares her story of returning to work after a cancer diagnosis

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How to Say to Your Employer that You Have Cancer

This guide will give you helpful instructions to ensure you get good at coping with cancer.

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Moving Past the Cancer Stigma at Work

A common concern of cancer patients and survivors working through treatment or returning to work after treatment is the fear of becoming known as the “cancer girl” or “cancer boy” in the office.

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Cancer and Finances—Linda’s Story

Financial hardship often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Linda shares her experiences and insights about managing questions with employment and finances that often accompany a cancer diagnosis.

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Survivors Share Their Work & Cancer Experiences

You're not alone! Cancer and Careers is here to provide working people with cancer the support, coaching, advice and resources you'll need as you fight cancer. We offer career coaching/counseling, personal stories from other survivors, legal advice and so much more.

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Balancing Work & Cancer: Newly Diagnosed: Getting Started

Receiving a diagnosis can be overwhelming and the considerations can be numerous. What are the next steps? Getting yourself organized and having a plan can help create a better sense of control over the situation.

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Going Back to Work

People with cancer often want to get back to work. Their jobs not only give them an income but also a sense of routine. Work helps people feel good about themselves. Before you go back to work, talk with your doctor as well as your boss.

National Cancer Institute

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What to Do When a Coworker Has Cancer

Figuring out what to say—or what not to say—can feel daunting.

Kelsey Ogletree

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What Women Should Tell Their Bosses When They Have Cancer

We hear a lot about the struggles of working women and the notion that we can create some semblance of order between managing responsibilities at home and at work. It’s the elusive work/life balance every working woman longs to achieve.

Molly MacDonald

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Fitting Breast Cancer Treatment into Your Schedule

Whether to work during treatment is a very personal decision that depends on a number of factors, including your financial and work situation, how you experience treatments and their side effects, your privacy preferences, and, perhaps, a desire or not to keep your daily routine going.

Breastcancer.org

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