OVERVIEW

9th Annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer is organized by Cancer and Careers and will be held on Mar 25, 2022.

Overview:
This free, daylong event will explore the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment and was open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR and anyone else touched by cancer.

We know that not everyone has access to reliable technology in their home, which is why for this event we will be offering our Technology Assistance Program (TAP). This application-based program for cancer patients and survivors will offer a onetime award of (1) portable laptop (such as a Chromebook or similar device) to a limited number of recipients. More information about how to apply will be added soon! Fill out our TAP Signup Form to be notified once applications have opened.

Complimentary CEUs / PDCs were available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attended the Conference. More information on accreditation will be added shortly.

Topics Covered:
• Communicating effectively
• Balancing treatment and work
• Making disclosure decisions
• Job search
• Body confidence/self-confidence
• Enhancing skills
• and more!