About Breast Cancer: Joni Eareckson Tada Faces Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Joni Eareckson Tada is known for her disability advocacy - her foundation provides wheelchairs all over the world, retreats for special needs children, and training as well as medical help on an international scale. Now she's having to slow down for a journey with breast cancer. Joni Eareckson Tada Faces Breast Cancer Joni Eareckson Tada faces a new challenge - a diagnosis of breast cancer. She is a well-known evangelical Christian author, painter, speaker, vocalist, and disability advocate. Her surgery was scheduled for Monday, June 28th, and she will know more about her comprehensive diagnosis after that. Get Extra Medical Leave Time and Save Your Job Even celebrities have to take time off from work to deal with breast cancer. However, it usually takes more than your ordinary amount of sick leave time. And that might make you worry about losing your job. FMLA has got you covered - find out if you qualify and how to apply. Can I Be Fired Because of My Cancer Diagnosis? When I was diagnosed, I had a really nice full-time job with great benefits. So of course I worried about losing my job and the insurance! Then I learned how a federal law prevents cancer patients from being fired just for getting sick. Breast Cancer and Workplace Worries Want to know who educated me about my workplace rights during cancer treatment? My boss did! She was totally up on all the policies and laws. It was hard for me to tell her about my diagnosis, but she was encouraging and helpful. Here's some advice on talking with your boss and navigating cancer in the workplace. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Chemo BRCA1 Breast Risks Cancer Breast Genetic Women & Cancer Featured Articles Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Reader to Reader Getting Second Opinions About Breast Cancer Treatment How did you decide between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy? What Should You Know Before Breast Reconstruction? Advertisement