Susanne Morgan (Sociology, Emerita) and Stephanie Goodwin co-authored an article, "Chronic Illness and the Academic Career: The hidden epidemic in higher education," in the current issue of Academe, the journal of the American Association of University Professors. The link is here: http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2012/MJ/Feat/good.htm
They presented on this topic at the national conference of faculty development professionals in October 2011 and are soliciting narratives for their next presentation. If someone you know has an experience to share, please invite them to contact Susanne at morgan@ithaca.edu.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20120531084112805