Video done to support and raise awareness of body image and breast cancer survivors.
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In the first part of The National’s series Battling Burnout, Canadian author and workplace expert Rahaf Harfoush tells Andrew Chang that pressures in the modern workplace are distorting our identities by often placing success at work at the expense of mental and physical well-being.
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.
Sherri shares her story of returning to work after a cancer diagnosis
This guide will give you helpful instructions to ensure you get good at coping with cancer.
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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As more employees are working remotely and there are more nuances in the workplace, this topic is as relevant as ever. Understanding how to set boundaries at work while managing a cancer diagnosis can help you and your patients to stay in control and empowered.
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