What is Return to Work Navigator?

A comprehensive toolkit designed to support cancer survivors in their transition back to the workplace, offering guidance, resources, and practical tools for managing fatigue, communication, accommodations, and legal rights.

Flexible & Survivor-Friendly Job Boards

Curated job boards for cancer survivors — flexible, remote, and disability-inclusive employers

Job Boards

Cancer Survivor Focused

2 boards

Cancer and Careers

⭐ Top Pick

Job board and career coaching specifically for cancer survivors returning to the workforce. Includes employer partners committed to hiring survivors.

Stupid Cancer Job Board

Resources and opportunities for young adult cancer survivors, including job listings and career development.

Returnship Programs

2 boards

iRelaunch

⭐ Top Pick

The #1 platform for career relaunchers. Hosts returnship programs from top employers designed for people returning after gaps due to illness, caregiving, or other reasons.

Path Forward

Returnship programs at leading companies for people returning to work after time off. Many roles are specifically supportive of medical gaps.

How to Talk About Career Breaks

1 board

How to Talk About Career Breaks

⭐ Top Pick

Practical article on rewriting the narrative around employment gaps — how to confidently explain a medical or personal career break to recruiters and hiring managers.

Disability & Accessibility Inclusive

4 boards

Disability Jobs

⭐ Top Pick

Connects job seekers with disabilities to employers who actively seek diverse, inclusive candidates.

AbilityJobs

The largest job board focused on people with disabilities. Employers are committed to inclusive hiring practices.

Getting Hired

Job board and career center for job seekers with disabilities. Employers have pledged inclusive hiring.

Lime Connect

Connecting high-achieving students and professionals with disabilities to leading employers.

Flexible & Remote Work

4 boards

FlexJobs

⭐ Top Pick

Curated remote, flexible, part-time, and freelance job listings. Great for phased return-to-work plans.

Remote.co

Fully remote job listings across all industries. Ideal for those who need to work from home.

We Work Remotely

One of the largest remote work communities. Strong in tech, design, and marketing roles.

Part-Time Jobs

Indeed filtered for part-time roles — useful for a gradual return-to-work schedule.

General Job Boards

4 boards

LinkedIn Jobs

⭐ Top Pick

The largest professional network. Filter for remote work, part-time, or specific industries. Great for networking.

Indeed

Largest general job board. Use filters for remote, part-time, or salary requirements.

Glassdoor

Jobs with company reviews, salary data, and interview insights to help you choose the right employer.

ZipRecruiter

AI-powered job matching. Apply once and get matched to relevant positions automatically.

Government & Nonprofit

3 boards

USAJOBS

⭐ Top Pick

Official federal government job site. Federal jobs come with strong ADA protections and benefits.

Idealist

Nonprofit and social impact jobs. Many mission-driven organizations offer flexible, supportive work environments.

Work for Good

UK-based charity and nonprofit job board, also with some international roles.

Freelance & Contract

3 boards

Upwork

⭐ Top Pick

Largest freelance platform. Set your own hours and workload — ideal while managing energy levels.

Fiverr

Offer services at your own pace. Great for building income while managing health appointments.

Toptal

Elite network for top freelancers in software, design, and finance. High pay, fully remote.

You Deserve Meaningful Work

Finding the right job after cancer treatment takes time. Be patient with yourself, and remember that your experience, resilience, and perspective are assets — not liabilities.