By Michael Grothaus — 2016
The steps and missteps one person took to achieve a dream, and how you can make it work, too.
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We’ve faced the pandemic, violent racism, economic uncertainty, and environmental disaster. Many of us are experiencing trauma and distress. The way organizations respond to these challenges and the decisions they make going forward will reverberate for many years to come.
The program Brushes with Cancer pairs patients with artists whose works make visible a disease that can be invisible and isolating.
A cancer diagnosis brings a wealth of psychological challenges. In fact, adults living with cancer have a six-time higher risk for psychological disability than those not living with cancer.
New Fred Hutch study sheds more light on how shift work damages our health — and points toward a potential workaround
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.
Figuring out what to say—or what not to say—can feel daunting.
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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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.
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.
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.