Issues

Conquering cancer

Presently, the risk of an American man developing cancer over his lifetime is less than one in two. For an American woman, the risk of developing cancer over her lifetime is a little more than one in three. By 2030, the number of new cancer cases in the United States will increase by 45 percent, largely as a result of the aging of the nation’s population. 

 

Facilitating Full Employment Opportunity for Employees with Cancer: A Call to Action

Successfully navigating through the challenges cancer patients face requires an ecosystem of support: expert medical care, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy; family and caregiver coaching and counseling; financial resources to address the cost of care; and employer policies and best practices to provide continued employment, workplace accommodations and an inclusive work environment to maximize employee contributions. Read more here.

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