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Ostomate Power: Living Well After Colorectal Cancer
Nine years after chemo and her ostomy, Teres is helping others fight the stigma, depression and fear surrounding colorectal cancer.
March 11, 2022
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Nine years after chemo and her ostomy, Teres is helping others fight the stigma, depression and fear surrounding colorectal cancer.
While medical bills alone can be tremendous, another monstrous cost of treatment is travel expenses, especially when treatment is offered far from home.
The group represents more than 50 Chester NJ businesses.
Our three new cancer survivor and caregiver volunteers come from all over the US, from San Francisco to Wyoming to New Jersey! They also bring with them a vast array of experiences and expertise.
One year cancer free, the 28-year old is sharing her inspiring outlook and raising money to support Cancer Hope Network
Peer support mentor Gayle shares wisdom and helps others navigating cancer survivorship
At Cancer Hope Network, our commitment to privacy is rooted in two of our core values: integrity and respect.
Ovarian cancer survivor trained as peer mentor volunteer as part of pilot program with Stanford Health Care.
Our communities of support have made a challenging year better, creating hope for cancer patients and the people who love them.
There’s power in numbers and comfort in details – while many aspects of a cancer journey are shared, each survivor or caregiver’s individual journey is uniquely their own.
Neither rain nor cancelled events can stop hope.
Navigating the ups, downs and new-normal of the holiday season can be challenging for people facing cancer. Our survivor volunteers have tips.
In 1980, there were no social service agencies or nonprofits providing one-on-one peer support for cancer patients. Since those early days, the organization has provided support for more than 50,000 patients, caregivers, and survivors in search of hope.
Go to the dollar store and pick up an adult coloring book, go to an art supply store and pick up some paints, use your phone to create stunning photographs, the possibilities are endless, and HOPE is just a brush stroke or a pencil scribble away.
The training provides tools and strategies to help people facing crisis
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Our free support services are provided throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.
