Chester, N.J., April 22, 2024 – Cancer Hope Network is pleased to announce that Jeremy Kaye, Audit and Assurance Senior Manager at Deloitte, will be the recipient of the prestigious Michael Kzirian Flame of Courage Award at the 29th Annual CHN Golf Classic & Pickleball Tournament on Monday, June 10th at Crestmont Country Club in West Orange, NJ. The Michael Kzirian Flame of Courage Award, named in honor of Cancer Hope Network’s dear friend and late board member, is presented annually to a person or group who has made a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer. It honors those w ..read more

As we navigate through the complexities of living with cancer, whether as patients or caregivers, it’s essential to recognize the toll it can take on our mental and emotional well-being. Stress, often an unwelcome companion on this journey, can manifest in various ways, affecting every aspect of our lives. However, amidst the challenges, a profound resilience exists within the cancer community. In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we’ve gathered insights from our dedicated peer mentor volunteers, sharing their wisdom on coping with stress while facing the realities of cancer. Their words offer ..read more

The importance of one-on-one peer mentorship for individuals impacted by cancer cannot be overstated. It is more than just advice; it’s a beacon of hope and a powerful tool that plays a crucial role in closing the cancer care gap. Peer mentorship addresses various aspects of the patient experience and can make a positive difference for people affected by cancer at any point along the continuum of care— as well as addressing the unique needs of post-treatment survivorship. Peer mentors are testaments to resilience. They offer empathy and a profound sense of understanding. In a world where the j ..read more

Chester, N.J., and Morristown, N.J. March 20, 2024 – Cancer Hope Network and Atlantic Health System are proud to announce a new partnership that will establish a Breast Cancer Peer Support Program across all Atlantic Health System oncology facilities.  This collaborative initiative matches patients receiving care for breast cancer at Atlantic Health System with a trained peer mentor who has been through a similar cancer experience, while also offering a platform for cancer survivors to give back to their community by volunteering as peer mentors. The program reflects the two organizations ..read more

Rachelle Linner’s narrative of her cancer experience is infused with gratitude. She’s convinced that it was a miracle that her triple negative breast cancer was discovered when it was stage 1.  Rachelle’s Story  Linner, 66 at the time, had an abnormal screening mammogram in December 2015. A follow-up diagnostic mammogram showed calcifications suggestive of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), but a core biopsy was negative. A repeat diagnostic mammogram in June 2016 showed additional calcifications and the radiologist recommended a wire excision lumpectomy. That was done in August 2016 ..read more

New collaboration helps address barriers to clinical trials participation, expands resources to patients and caregivers Chester, N.J., February 28, 2024 – Cancer Hope Network and Lazarex Cancer Foundation announced today a new collaboration that will expand patient and caregiver access to psychosocial support during clinical trials through Cancer Hope Network’s Talking About Clinical Trials (TACT) program. This important collaboration between Cancer Hope Network and Lazarex Cancer Foundation enhances the services offered by both organizations to the oncology community, extends their reach, and ..read more

Before we bring together a community of friends, supporters, mission partners, and yoga lovers from all over the country, learn more about Cancer Hope Network’s Love Light and Hope event on November 15, 2023. Question:  What is Love, Light, and Hope National Day of Yoga & Meditation? Answer: On November 15, 2023, we are thrilled to bring together a community of friends, supporters, mission partners, and yoga lovers from all over the country for Cancer Hope Network’s Love, Light, and Hope (LLH) National Day of Yoga & Meditation. We are delighted to be working with our amazing lead ..read more

New Board Members Michael Olesin and Michael Byrnes Join to Help Advance The Organization And Its Peer Support Program Chester, N.J., October 12, 2023 – Cancer Hope Network (CHN) announces the addition of two distinguished professionals to its Board of Trustees: Michael W. Olesin, Senior Audit Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Michael Byrnes, Chief Client Officer at InStep Health. Their unique expertise and passion for positively impacting the lives of those affected by cancer will make them key drivers of CHN’s mission. “We are thrilled to have these two distinguished executives joini ..read more

New advisory committee gives a dedicated voice to the unique perspectives of young adults who have been impacted by cancer. Chester, N.J., August 10, 2023 – Cancer Hope Network (CHN) announces a new committee that will drive the direction of its support for young adults affected by cancer, the Young Professionals Advisory Committee. This committee aims to harness the unique experiences and insights of young adults impacted by cancer and provide them with a platform to effect positive change and influence on CHN’s direction and strategies. The Young Professionals Advisory Committee will be comp ..read more

My husband, Joe, and I have been married for almost five years. We’ve been together closer to nine, but decided in July 2018 to marry in my small hometown of Frenchtown, NJ in the little bookstore that had become a hub for us. We’re both authors and the closest independent bookstore is always the first place we go to make friends. Back in 2018, it was called The Book Garden, and we loved it and the owners so much that we decided it was the best place to bring our six kids—three from each of our previous marriages—and have the mayor officiate and sign our papers. It was simple, sweet, and incr ..read more