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‘Life, Interrupted’ by Cancer Diagnosis at 22

By NPR Staff — 2012

This lovely, young cancer survivor, Suleika Jaouad, speaks candidly and with total compassion about the difficulty young people face in reaching out to young friends with 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.

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Kelsey Ogletree
2020
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What to Do When Your Employee Is Diagnosed with Cancer

All managers know that they need to help their employees through challenging times. But almost no manager is prepared for when one of their direct reports announces that he or she has cancer, despite the fact that more than 1.6 million people will be diagnosed this year.

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Anne Sugar
2018
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When a Coworker Has Cancer: What to Say

When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, most people simply don’t know what to say. Speechless is the usual reaction.

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Cancer and Careers
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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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Diane Mapes
2017
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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.

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National Cancer Institute
2019
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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.

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Molly MacDonald
2017
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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.

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Breastcancer.org
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Taking a Medical Leave of Absence

When you need time off for cancer treatment, first get the facts. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 may be an option when you need to take a medical leave.

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Cancer and Careers
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Going to Work During Cancer Treatment

Returning to work during cancer treatment is different for everyone. Your attitude toward working, your health, and your work environment all factor in. Many aspects, including the reaction of your co-workers, will be out of your control.

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Stacy Simon
2017
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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.

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Marie Ennis-O’Connor
2019
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