Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and Working with Cancer

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Topics Covered

• Advances in Cancer Treatment and Side Effect Management
• Talking with Your Health Care Team
• Managing Your Cancer Treatments While Working
• Understanding Your Legal Rights in the Workplace
• Effective Communication with Co-Workers and Supervisors
• Coping with Your Emotions at Work- Practical Solutions to Address Workplace Challenges
• Tips for Creating a Plan to Continue Working
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Ruth Oratz, MD, FACP

The Women's Oncology and Wellness Practice, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, New York University School of Medicine

Debra J. Wolf, Esq.

Senior Attorney, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)

Patricia Spicer, MSW

Breast Cancer Program Coordinator

Kate Sweeney

Executive Director, Cancer and Careers, Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation

Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on March 12, 2009.