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Article: Program Offers Medical, Legal and Emotional Support to Bay Area Women Balancing Careers with Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.
- Article from:
- Cancer Weekly
- Article date:
- November 10, 2009
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Cancer and Careers and Genentech have partnered with Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and The Wellness Community to bring the "Balancing Cancer and Careers" seminar to San Francisco. The program, introduced in 2008 to cancer survivors, healthcare providers and caregivers across the U.S., features local doctors, cancer survivors and legal experts speaking to the challenges that women with cancer may face in the workplace. Topics covered include addressing their diagnosis with coworkers, navigating HR and disability payments and choosing treatment options that may allow them to spend less time away from work. The San Francisco event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 10 ...