This document summarizes legal protections and obligations for employees with cancer. It discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability benefits from Social Security, private plans, and state programs, health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and COBRA, gaps in coverage, practical strategies, and resources for legal assistance. Key legal protections provide unpaid and job-protected leave under FMLA and prohibit disability discrimination under ADA, which requires reasonable accommodation. However, many employees remain uncovered or face challenges obtaining benefits.