"Conventional wisdom holds that cancer patients are too sick and fragile to work, at least not to their full ability. But in many instances, the stereotype that cancer patients are too compromised to work is a myth."
"As of 2025, there were an estimated 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and a study in the journal Cancer found some 60 percent of patients aged 25 to 62 continue to work during treatment."
"I have undergone multiple forms of treatment, going in and out of remission more times than I can count, and experienced several hospitalizations. Yet, I have worked that whole time, as an editor at New York magazine, Vogue, Medium, and currently at Fast Company."
Many cancer patients continue to work during treatment, contradicting the stereotype that they are too sick to do so. As of 2025, there are approximately 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S., with around 60 percent of patients aged 25 to 62 remaining employed. Personal experiences illustrate that individuals with cancer can maintain their careers, as demonstrated by a journalist who has worked through multiple treatments and hospitalizations without significant time off.
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