Why Linda Supports CancerCare ’s New Jersey Walk/Run for Hope

Before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Linda Dimuro actively volunteered in her local community, including Valley Hospital. After using CancerCare’s services and taking a year to focus on her recovery, Linda is giving back to her community again by participating in CancerCare’s New Jersey Walk/Run for Hope. Linda says, “CancerCare has done so much for […]

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3 Misconceptions about Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Misconceptions: I can honestly say that before I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, I didn’t have a clue what breast cancer was really like. It’s been three years since my diagnosis and I have been forced to learn all the ins and outs of this awful disease in order to […]

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Merck Staff Lends a Hand for Healing Hearts

On April 24, Merck held a volunteer day in its New Jersey office to support CancerCare’s Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp, a retreat for families who have lost a loved one to cancer. The event was attended by over 40 Merck employees and led by CancerCare Director of Regional Programs, Kathy Nugent, LCSW.

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Diane Story

My name is Diane and I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. My story began November 2011 when I felt a slight burning sensation in my right breast. I was working as a daycare provider and neglected to do anything, hoping the burning sensation was temporary.

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CancerCare Client Gives Back and Honors Beloved Husband

On Sunday, July 8th, CancerCare client Joan Remnick hosted an art show in honor of her late husband, Burt Remnick, who passed away this past January of colorectal cancer. The art show was comprised of thirty of Burt’s nature and still-life photographs.

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Randalynn – Treatment is Over

At 36 years old, a part-time single mom of two young children, the last thing Randalynn saw coming was a cancer diagnosis, let alone one with “ovarian” in front of it. Knowing she would have been doing women a lot of injustice if she didn’t use her voice to tell her story and create awareness […]

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