Allsup Supports Cancer And Careers’ Free West Coast Conference On Balancing Work & Cancer
Free virtual event offers expert guidance on balancing health and career transitions
Belleville, Illinois — Oct. 20, 2025 — Allsup, the nation’s leading provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation services, return-to-work support, and veterans disability appeal services, is proud to sponsor Cancer and Careers’ 11th Annual West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer, scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025.
This free virtual event provides cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, employers and advocates with essential resources and strategies for navigating the challenges of employment during and after cancer treatment.
“The conference highlights the real-world challenges individuals face when balancing medical needs with workplace responsibilities,” said T.J. Geist, principal advocate at Allsup. “At Allsup, we understand these concerns deeply. This event offers practical tools and guidance that complement our mission—helping people access SSDI benefits and, when they’re ready, return to the workforce through the Ticket to Work Program.”
Since 1984, Allsup has helped individuals with health conditions secure SSDI benefits when they are unable to work. The company’s experts guide claimants through the complex SSDI process, improving approval rates and reducing financial hardship.
Through Allsup Employment Services (AES), a Social Security-authorized Employment Network, individuals who are ready to rejoin the workforce can access personalized career support, job search assistance and benefits coordination through the Ticket to Work Program.
Conference topics include:
- Balancing treatment and work
- Disclosure and privacy in the workplace
- Managing side effects while employed
- Effective communication and accommodation requests
- Job search after a diagnosis
- Setting boundaries and adjusting career expectations
The event will feature expert speakers Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, assistant director of programs at Cancer and Careers; Ali Schaffer, LCSW, a Nashville-based therapist and national speaker specializing in psycho-oncology and wellness; and Scott Sinclair, senior manager of programs at Cancer and Careers. Each brings extensive experience supporting individuals navigating the intersection of work, life and cancer.
Three accredited sessions will offer continuing education credits for nurses, social workers and HR professionals. The conference will be hosted via Zoom, with real-time closed captioning available for all sessions.
To register for this free virtual event, visit Cancer and Careers..
For more information about applying for SSDI benefits, appealing a denial or checking eligibility, visit FileSSDI.Allsup.com or call (800) 678-3276.
ABOUT CANCER AND CAREERS
Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in the workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools, and educational events. Cancer and Careers supports more than 455,000 people annually through online resources, print materials, and live programs.
ABOUT ALLSUP
Allsup and its subsidiaries provide nationwide Social Security disability, veterans disability appeal, disability financial solutions, return to work, and healthcare benefits services for individuals, their employers and insurance carriers. Allsup professionals deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. Founded in 1984, the company is based in Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis. Learn more at Allsup.com or download a free PDF of Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance: Getting It Right The First Time.