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Work Challenges & cancer

Below are the best resources we could find on Work Challenges and cancer.

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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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Workplace Challenges after a Cancer Diagnosis

Courtland sits down with Maimah Karmo, founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. In this interview, they discuss the challenges that occur in the workplace after a cancer diagnosis and what an employer can do to help.

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How to Handle a Major Health Issue at Work

Whether it’s a chronic illness, a cancer diagnosis, or any other condition that will have you out of the office for multiple doctor’s appointments and potentially in need of special accommodations, a health issue raises complications far more difficult than trying to make sure you’ve...

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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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Before You Share Your Cancer Diagnosis at Work

It may be difficult to talk about your diagnosis and expectations with your boss. However, it is almost always the right thing to do to protect yourself. Armed with an understanding of your potential needs and rights, you are in a better position to take control of your cancer and your career.

Marcia Mowbray Evans

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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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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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Tips on Finding a New Job or Changing Career after Cancer Treatment

Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering a new career direction, this month’s article has plenty of practical advice to help you.

Marie Ennis-O’Connor

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How Working Nights and Sleeping Days Can Impact our Health, Cancer Risk

New Fred Hutch study sheds more light on how shift work damages our health — and points toward a potential workaround

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Work—Young Adults with Cancer Series, “Moving Forward”

Dealing with cancer while in the workplace may be a concern for you. In these two “Moving Forward” videos from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn more about job-related issues from oncology experts and young adult survivors.

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