Working with Cancer Initiative

Community is important for cancer patients and survivors, but it's key for caregivers too. That’s why Publicis Groupe worked with Merge Leadership to develop the Healing Spaces program, providing their employees with a safe space for community, understanding and support. Listen as Shannon R. shares her feelings on her experiences with Healing Spaces. #workingwithcancerinitiative #workingwithcancer #cancercommunity #takethepledge

Are you due for a colorectal cancer screening? Yes, if any (or all) of these apply to you: - if you’re age 45 or older - if you have symptoms like bloody poop or abdominal pain — regardless of your age - anyone who’s at high risk for colorectal cancer (due to family history or other reasons) Regular screenings can help find polyps before they develop into cancer. Yet 1 in 3 people who should get tested for colorectal cancer have never been screened. If that’s you, talk to your doctor about setting up your screening today. 

This Employee Appreciation day, let’s replace cheesy gestures with real action. Take the Working with Cancer pledge and show your staff how much you value them and their health. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gH9xcbVs #WorkingwithCancer #WorkingwithCancerInitiative

We love partners like Transcarent who’ve not only pledged support to the Working with Cancer initiative, but are also innovating and inspiring workplaces to becomes more cancer-supportive. Your commitment and efforts to help spread the word make a powerful difference.  

We’re proud to have breast cancer survivor Jenna Fischer as the face of our Screening Time Off initiative! Her powerful advocacy is helping us raise awareness and encourage employees to take the time to get necessary cancer screenings. 

Winter comes with longer, darker days which can take a toll on mental health. So take this as a sign to prioritize your mental health and wellbeing.   A 2019 survey found 86% of employers polled offered mental health coverage, while others reported offerings such as stress management programs and meditation classes on site.   Not sure what your company offers? Now is a great time to find out—reach out to your manager or benefits team for information.   Statistic Source: “Workplace Wellness Trends.” International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, 2019. #workingwithcancer #workingwithcancerinitiative #cancercommunity #takethepledge

Just a reminder to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Taking time to get your annual cancer screenings is a form of self-love we highly recommend. That said, getting screenings with your special someone is a powerful act of love, too.❤️ #workingwithcancer #workingwithcancerinitiative #cancercommunity #takethepledge  

Managers—you can be the voice that normalizes proactive health management. Supporting your team in scheduling life-saving screenings can make all the difference. For World Cancer Day, we’re sharing a few tips on how to encourage and empower your team to take action:   1) Block time on calendars for your team to research and schedule recommended screenings   2) Encourage them to leverage time off options for health appointments and screenings (If your company offers Screening Time Off, that’s a great benefit to emphasize.)   3) Offer to help in creating a coverage plan so employees feel comfortable taking time off   Bonus: Work with your company’s coordinator to incentivize screening behavior.  

“If I’d waited a few months longer, things could’ve been way worse.” — Jenna Fischer, Stage 1 Breast Cancer Survivor   Did you know that seeing a timely post is what prompted Jenna to get her own life-saving cancer screening? Now cancer-free, Jenna is helping us launch Screening Time Off—a program designed to encourage all employees to take time to get their necessary cancer screenings.    By joining Screening Time Off, managers/employers are not only prioritizing health but actively participating in a global movement poised to save lives.   Please share this video—and make your own screening appointment—because taking action has the power to save lives, including your own.

Let’s stop tip-toeing around certain parts of our anatomy. Because if we normalize talking about these body parts, we can help normalize talking about their associated cancers. In honor of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (January), we’re starting with cervical cancer. #WorkingwithCancer #WorkingwithCancerInitiative