Earlier this year, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin came under scrutiny and was subjected to an abrasive and intrusive congressional hearing for, in part, having received treatment for prostate cancer while serving in his professional role. What struck me most about the hearings was what wasn’t discussed — that this person had a health issue and needed to take time off from work to address it.
Vilified for taking time off for cancer; what we can learn from Lloyd Austin’s treatment
June 7, 2024