This hearing was held to receive testimony on private-sector employment discrimination against individuals with cancer and individuals with handicaps. The testimony related to two bills: H.R. 1546, to prohibit discrimination against cancer patients, and H.R. 192, to prohibit employment discrimination against individuals with a disability or a perceived disability. The hearing transcript contains the oral statements, prepared written statements, letters, and supplemental materials from: (1) Mario Biaggi and John Moakley, Representatives in Congress; (2) representatives from private organizations, including National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Metropolitan Washington Area Candlelighters, and CANCERVIVE; (3) representatives from colleges, including Gallaudet University and the Training and Research Institute for Adults with Disabilities at Boston College; (4) government agencies, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Niles Township Sheltered Workshop; and (5) a cancer survivor and an individual with a disability. Also included is a report from the Congressional Research Service titled "Survey of State Statutes Concerning Employment Discrimination of Handicapped Persons." (JDD)