Cancer and Careers

Are you still trying to decide whether to join us for the 12th #CACMidwest Conference next Friday? Here are five reasons not to miss out! For more info/to register visit: https://lnkd.in/eTE8mhDD #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer #virtuallearning

Actress Lyndie Greenwood revealed she has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. She received the call from her doctor while she was in the middle of filming a movie in Canada. Making the decision to stay and finish the film she described as "one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my life." When she returned home she underwent various tests, doctor visits, surgeries and is now in the middle of a chemotherapy treatment. Read more of Greenwood's story on the CAC Newsfeed: https://lnkd.in/dMF4FSFU #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer

Today is #WorldSocialWorkDay! Cancer and Careers partners with a lot of social workers who do remarkable work in the cancer community and beyond, but there are two we are slightly biased toward. Rachel Becker and Nicole Jarvis are our two phenomenal in-house social workers. Many of you may have spoken with them for one-on-one support, or seen them present our content at a CAC event or around the country with one of our partner organizations. We are so lucky to have Rachel and Nicole on our team, as well as the numerous social workers who have presented at our events or attended our continuing education programs over the past nearly 25 years. They help spread CAC's services far and wide to their clients around the country and we are so grateful. #bethebossovercancer #socialworkers

Staying organized is critical to working after a cancer diagnosis. A to-do list is a great way to stay on top of tasks and projects, but it doesn't really help you figure out how to get the work done. Time blocking can help you plan your day and stay focused on completing everything you need to before the end of the day. Read more in the latest CAC Blog: https://lnkd.in/eddJjKwy #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer #timemanagement #GetOrganized

Job hunting is hard. Being prepared and confident is critical. Whether you’re actively looking or just want to be ready if the time comes, attend our Mini 4-part Job Search Series to explore critical aspects of the process, including marketing yourself, using AI strategically, shifting careers/types of work and mastering your resume/LinkedIn profile! Registration is now open and all sessions are free to attend. For more info: https://lnkd.in/eMv4DJ5u #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer #jobsearch

On her first day back to work after taking time off for cancer treatment, Low Seow Yee realized her wants had changed. “It occurred to me that if I keep on doing this, I don't know — I feel like maybe I'm missing out on some experiences in life.” She resigned from her job and opened a laundromat with her husband where she now gets to be her own boss. Read more of Low’s story on the CAC Newsfeed: https://lnkd.in/ePgQmVTg #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer #careerchange

Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Since our founding in 2001, CAC has been a women led organization striving to help build more equitable workplaces for all people regardless of their health, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, or sexuality. We look forward to a time when our community of survivors no longer needs to worry about discrimination as they balance cancer and work. #bethebossovercancer #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

While rejection is part of the job search process for most people, it can still be emotional, especially for those looking for a job after receiving a cancer diagnosis. We explore strategies to deal with rejection in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eEWrn_4f #bethebossovercancer #jobsearch #Rejection

We couldn't wait for tomorrow so we're celebrating National Employee Recognition Day early, and we first want to acknowledge our own team. The faces you see in this post make Cancer and Careers' mission come to life. They are passionate, intelligent and hilarious people working hard for our community every day. We also want to recognize all the employees across the country who are navigating work after a cancer diagnosis. For nearly 25 years, we've been proud to be your advocate and a part of your support system. #EmployeeAppreciationDay

Katie Nicholl's job is to report on the Royal Family for Vanity Fair. Within a year of her own diagnosis, she was unexpectedly reporting on the cancer diagnoses of King Charles and Princess Kate. Read more on the CAC Newsfeed: https://lnkd.in/etQhm42R #bethebossovercancer #workandcancer