A diagnosis of cancer often forces radical career changes. Career Central’s October 19th show at 11:00am EST hosted by Lorraine Beaman, draws upon the experiences of professional women who offer strategies for keeping jobs that are often critical to paying for medical expenses while confronting uncertain futures and not feeling their best.
Guests share a commitment to supporting people dealing with cancer. Amy Carabba-Salazar, communications expert, former news anchor, and award-winning journalist discusses how her cancer diagnosis impacted her career and how she now helps others. Alicia Perez, a teacher, received a breast cancer diagnosis that required her to pause teaching to cope with treatment and recovery. She shares how her fellow teachers supported her and led her to help others. Tina Hannon is an insurance agent by day and Co-Lead of Relay For Life of the Delta, a local-community-driven fundraising branch of the American Cancer Society that supports research, provides resources for families, and raises awareness about care and prevention resources.
More than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, many of them will be employed. Learn how to face the challenges and support colleagues who must manage careers and cancer.
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