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Dear friends of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program,
Work fulfills a critical financial and emotional need for most cancer survivors. In addition to providing income and important benefits such as health insurance, employment also can be a source of self-esteem. Cancer, however, can cause difficulties in finding and keeping a job, and although most employers treat cancer survivors fairly and legally, some erect unnecessary and sometimes illegal barriers to survivors' job opportunities.
Survivors can best protect themselves from employment discrimination by learning how to advocate for their rights in the workplace. This edition of "Survive and Thrive" is intended to help you do just that. We hope the information provided will prepare and empower you to deal with these issues, should it become necessary.
Best regards,
| Debra Friedman, MD Director, Survivorship Program |
Karen Syrjala, PhD Co-Director, Survivorship Program |
Survival Strategies
Employee Rights of Cancer Survivors
Cancer often strikes working-age adults, and about 80% of cancer survivors who are employed at the time of diagnosis want to return to work, according to the American Cancer Society. Therefore it is important for the cancer survivor population to fully understand their employment rights.
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Educational Events
Survivorship Program Lecture series for cancer survivors
Begins January 2008
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Research for Survivors
Most Cancer Survivors Return to Work: Living Productively Enhances Self-Esteem
Today there are more cancer survivors than ever, thanks to improvements in early diagnosis and treatment. Important issues come into play as these survivors return to the workforce.
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Survivor Profile
Jayne Collins
Jayne Collins, 46-year old breast cancer survivor, has the tools to help her adjust to her new life as a cancer survivor after her appointment with the Survivorship Program providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What protections does the Americans with Disabilities Act provide in regard to employment?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive civil rights legislation adopted to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Coming soon Fatigue: many people think that fatigue is something that survivors only experience during treatment. This is not true. Sexual dysfunction: sexuality changes are one of the most common problems that remain long after treatment has ended. |
Learn more about the Survivorship Program
For more information about the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, or to arrange an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, call 1-866-543-4272, e-mail us at
survivor@fhcrc.org
or visit our Web site at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship. We hope to hear from you soon.
Questions
To submit comments or questions about the newsletter, or to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, please contact the Survivorship Program toll-free at (866) 543-4272 or by e-mail at survivor@fhcrc.org.