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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has good
news for career-minded women: “Research shows that cancer
survivors who continue to work are as productive on the job as other
workers.” Of course, interacting with colleagues and clients
can be challenging if you aren’t comfortable with your appearance.
Look Good…Feel Better group
programs help women feel more confident — a key to remaining
vital in the workplace. In fact, keeping pace with career during
treatment bolsters many women in managing their health, as well.
On this Web site, you’ll find inspiration,
make-over steps, hair
help, and other great tips — plus resources
for co-workers.
To manage a wide range of needs during treatment,
including career concerns, contact the American
Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. We also recommend:
CancerandCareers.org
— A resource and community for working women with cancer and
their employers, coworkers
and caregivers.
NCI’s
“Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment”—
A guide for people who were treated for cancer, available online
or by mail (1-800-4-CANCER). Includes valuable advice on workplace
issues and social relationships.
Cancer
Care Teleconference Archive: “Cancer in the Workplace”
— This area of CancerCare.org provides a rich collection of
expert insights, taped live for the site’s innovative teleconference
series. Be sure to check the calendar, too.
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