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Five things cancer patients should know about employment rights
For many cancer patients, the battle to remain gainfully employed can be just as tough as fighting the disease. Phyllis Katz, an attorney specializing in employment law, co-founded LINC, the Legal Information Network for Cancer, to help patients navigate the labyrinth of employment, insurance and discrimination.
Key recommendations from LINC:
1. You have rights. Learn them and exercise your rights within the guidelines set forth in the law.
2. Work with your employer and within company procedures. "Make reasonable requests for changes in the work to be done," Katz advises. "The nature of your job will define what accommodations can be made."
3. Inform your doctors that you must work and ask that treatments be scheduled to enable you to do so.
4. The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ensures eligible patients and caregivers are allowed time off under certain conditions. Learn what it takes to qualify.
5. The Virginians with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination.
For more information: contact your employer's HR department, visit the LINC Web site or email AskMassey@vcu.edu.
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| Volume 4, Issue 10 |
October 2011 |
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New combination therapy eradicates prostate cancer in vivo | |
Cancer researchers led by Paul Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D., at VCU Massey Cancer Center are a step closer to finding a cure for advanced prostate cancer after effectively combining an anti-cancer drug with a viral gene therapy in vivo using novel ultrasound-targeted microbubble-destruction (UTMD) technology. Read more.
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Help advance science: participate in a clinical trial |
In medical research, clinical trials enable doctors and scientists to determine whether new discoveries are more effective treatments than the current best standards of care. But enrolling enough participants can be a challenge. You can help.
- Massey is continuously opening new studies and now offers more than 160 clinical trials. If you have cancer, ask your physician if any of these studies are appropriate for you. Clinical trials are safe and subject to rigorous oversight.
- Depending on goals, researchers may be looking for patients, survivors or disease-free volunteers. ResearchMatch seeks to increase the number of potential participants nationally by matching volunteers with research studies.
Learn more about clinical trials and their safety.
What is it like to participate in a study? Leukemia survivor Amy Thomas shares her clinical trial experience on video.
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| Eat healthy: reduce your cancer risk |
The scientific community is continually studying the role of diet in the development of cancer. Some recent findings:
- Eating fruits, vegetables and cereal grains may interfere with the process of developing cancer of the digestive track, lung and prostate.
- A total fat intake of greater than 30 percent of total calories can increase the risk of developing some cancers.
- Preliminary evidence suggests that some components of food may play a role in decreasing the risk of cancer, including phytochemicals, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.
Along with stopping the use of tobacco products and getting regular exercise, a healthy diet is a major factor in reducing your risk of cancer. Learn more.
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| Ask Massey: managing pain | |
A patient writes: "Since being diagnosed with lung cancer, my biggest fear is pain. Will Massey help me manage my pain?"
The answer is yes. At Massey, addressing a patient's pain is a key piece of the overall treatment process; it is why pain management specialists are part of our multidisciplinary team approach.
Massey uses advanced science to manage pain. Learn more.
If you have questions: please write us at AskMassey@vcu.edu.
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| Upcoming events | |
For a listing of all Massey-related events, visit our event directory.
Nov. 5: Run for the Cure - the Massey 5k
All walkers and runners are invited to join in this fun way to raise money for cancer research at VCU Massey Cancer Center.
Nov 17: Glassybaby Event at Roan to Benefit VCU Massey
The kick-off event to Glassybaby's debut at Roan.
Nov. 21: Look Good... Feel Better
Free workshop includes beauty tips from volunteer cosmetologists who can help women cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Nov. 22: Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
Free monthly meeting for patients, their families and friends affected by leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other blood-related cancers, held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at VCU Medical Center at Stony Point. For more information, call (804) 559-1841.
Nov. 30: 9th Annual Massey Opening Night Shopping Spree at The Bizarre BazaarŪ
Beat the crowds and join the Merry Massey and Happy Holly Shoppers at the 9th Annual Massey Opening Night Shopping Spree.
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Momentum is published by VCU Massey Cancer Center.
David Raine, Jr. Communications Coordinator dlraine@vcu.edu 804-628-1829
If you have questions about cancer, cancer treatments or survivorship, please ASK MASSEY.
To learn more about VCU Massey Cancer Center, please visit our Web site at www.massey.vcu.edu. |
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