Do both of the above. If a complaint proves true, the person with a disability may win hiring, back pay, reasonable accommodation, and certain types of damages. A court may order the employer to pay the lawyer's fees and court costs. Sometimes, the government will act to stop the discrimination. In some cases, the government can fine the employer.
Cancer can be a big problem for a person.
It can also be a big problem for a family. The American Cancer Society believes that persons with cancer or with a history of cancer are usually good workers. Sometimes a little help is all that is needed to stay on the job. The American Cancer Society supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have a question about the ADA and cancer, call your local office of the American Cancer Society.