World Cancer Day
The primary objective of World Cancer Day—a global event that takes place every year on February 4—is to […]
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The primary objective of World Cancer Day—a global event that takes place every year on February 4—is to […]
Unfortunately, cancer does not stop occurring during a pandemic. That’s why you are encouraged to continue your cancer […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you are concerned about getting your cancer screenings during the pandemic, contact […]
Managing your anxiety and stress is important for the successful management of your overall health, especially during your […]
Are you caring for a loved one with cancer? If so, then Work Stride: Managing Cancer at Work is for you. The […]
According to the American Cancer Society, screening increases the chances of catching certain cancers early, when they are […]
Sarcoma is a cancerous tumor of the body’s connective tissues, the cells that hold the body together such […]
Summer is a great time to relax and play in the sun. Whether you are gardening, swimming or […]
In November 2019, the Work Stride Managing Cancer at Work team lost Terry Langbaum, one of the program’s […]
Cancer doesn’t stop during a pandemic. Cancer screenings can increase the chances of finding certain cancers early when […]
June is Men’s Health Month. For most men, good health is being physically and mentally able to work […]
Sunday, June 7, 2020, is National Cancer Survivor’s Day. Each year, millions of cancer survivors celebrate, and are […]
There is a wealth of support just waiting to help you and guide you along this journey. Be […]
Lillie D. Shockney, the co-developer, Work Stride: Managing Cancer at Work, shares some tips she has learned over the […]
As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, so do our anxieties. Joseph McGuire, Ph.D., M.A., a child psychologist […]
According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer […]
Rose Wolfe, one of Work Stride’s oncology nurse navigators, talks about a recent opportunity she had to support […]
The holiday season is upon us, and here’s a great gift that you can give…to yourself: a cancer […]
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us look forward to—or brace ourselves for—family, festivity and food. Between […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month. If you are caring for a loved one with cancer, you know that […]
If your bra could talk, do you know what she would tell you? For a long time now, […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and amidst all the pink and all the fundraising events, we want […]
We talk a lot about this statistic: about a third of men and women in the United States […]
Work Stride: Managing Cancer at Work has created a new INFOGRAPHIC with important facts that you need to […]
Men…the fear of having prostate cancer can be devastating. Did you know that prostate cancer is the most […]
World Lung Cancer Day is August 1, 2019. Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common […]
Remember, your Johns Hopkins oncology nurse navigator can answer your questions about screenings and early detection, prevention, and managing […]
Wouldn’t it be great if cancer could be detected early by a simple blood test? That’s just what scientists at […]
In an April 14, 2019 Washington Post article, Laurie McGinley reports that the risk of cancer rises along with […]
In 2011, at age 40, Jill Chang began having abnormal vaginal bleeding, and was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She […]
November 12, 1997. That is the day I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. That is also the day […]
A recent article in TIME magazine noted that while rates of new cancer cases and cancer deaths have fallen […]
Smoking—cigarettes, cigars, pipes—increases your risk of developing cancer. That’s not news. But if you’ve ever smoked, you know that […]
Photo: www.knowyourlemons.com Early detection: that’s the first important step for women in their fight against breast cancer. And […]
Work Stride: Managing Cancer at Work co-developer Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, was celebrated as a winner of this […]
Your Work Stride oncology nurse navigators are always available to guide and support employees and managers wherever they […]
Getting ready for the holidays? It can be a wonderfully busy time of year of finding gifts and […]
Many cancer patients travel during the holiday season. Whether you are traveling for work or for pleasure, planning […]
Mindfulness Meditation is one technique that you might find helpful as you cope with your own cancer treatment […]
Work Stride co-developer Lillie D. Shockney has co-authored an online guide called The Guiding Light Between Shorelines: A […]
Dec 7-11,2020 is Cancer Screening Week across the United States. Screening means getting your body checked for cancer, […]
According to the American Cancer Society, screening increases the chances of catching certain cancers early, when they are […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and amidst all the pink and all the fundraising events, we want […]
We talk a lot about this statistic: about half the men and about a third of women in […]
If your bra could talk, do you know what she would tell you? For a long time now, […]
(Originally published by Better Health Advisors) How will you select a primary care provider (PCP) who is right for […]
Let’s take a look at two types of cancer, one not so well known—ovarian cancer in women—and the […]
Many people assume that their bodies can’t defend against cancer, but in fact, there are a number of […]
There is now a special type of x-ray that can look at your lungs to see if there […]
No one wants to hear that they have cancer, and we know that 43.3 percent of men and […]
The biggest names in entertainment will come together on Friday, September 7, at 8 pm/7 pm Central, for Stand Up to […]
Caregivers often ignore their own health and well-being when they’re caring for a loved one with cancer. In […]
Did you know…July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma affects more than 50,000 Americans, no matter what age and at […]
There will be about 1.7 million people newly diagnosed with cancer in 2018, many of whom will be […]
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you may have a lot of questions. An […]
Did you see the news story on June 2nd that the results from a long-awaited research study found […]
Cancer rates are rising among young adults. And the reason seems to be linked to the increase in […]
DID YOU KNOW…June 3, 2018 is National Cancer Survivors Day Cancer is a word, not a sentence. A […]
When your employee is diagnosed with cancer, he/she will likely be struggling with the new diagnosis in many […]
Did You Know? According to experts, an estimated 4.3 million cases of the most common form of skin cancer […]
April 8-14, 2018 is National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. We know statistically that one in three men and […]
We’re excited to tell you about the updates we are making to improve your Managing Cancer at Work […]
It’s been known for a long time now that smoking—cigarettes, cigars, pipes—increases your risk of developing cancer. And […]
The primary objective of World Cancer Day—a global event that takes place every year on February 4—is to […]
No one wants to hear that they have cancer. But we know that 1 in 3 men and […]
According to the American Cancer Society, screening increases the chances of catching certain cancers early, when they are most likely […]
Click to download Infographic. A cancer diagnosis can cause significant financial hardship and stress, but the Managing Cancer […]
The holidays are here along with the anticipation and excitement the season brings. For many of us, this […]
It’s the time of year when employees learn about new health care benefits or changes to existing ones. […]
One in 4 cancer deaths are due to lung cancer. It is the leading cause of death from cancer […]
As a manager, what are you to do when one of your team members tells you that s/he […]
Download the full infographic with tips for patients and caregivers. For the patient with cancer Getting a cancer […]
It is important that a cancer survivor feel accepted by family, friends and co-workers after they have completed […]
Well, now that I have your attention, #GetNaked is the Melanoma Research Foundation’s campaign to increase melanoma (skin […]
As the debate over health care coverage dominates the news, we are continually reminded of the soaring cost […]
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. It is considered a 2D or 2 dimensional image. Screening […]
Prostate Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. The good news is […]