Cancer Hope Network

June 14, 2022

As an organization built and grown by dedicated cancer survivor volunteers, celebrating Cancer Survivor Month is part of CHN’s DNA. Survivors are part of our everyday – from newly diagnosed survivors beginning treatment to long term survivors they’re connecting with.

May 31, 2022

May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

An expert discusses the resources and support available to people to better face their end-of-life journey.

April 11, 2022

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Sarah Miretti Cassidy, director of external affairs at Cancer Hope Network, about the importance of support following a lung cancer diagnosis.

April 11, 2022

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Sarah Miretti Cassidy, director of external affairs at Cancer Hope Network, about the psychosocial effects of a lung cancer diagnosis.

April 11, 2022

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Sarah Miretti Cassidy, director of external affairs at Cancer Hope Network, about support for caregivers of patients with lung cancer.

April 11, 2022

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Sarah Miretti Cassidy, from Cancer Hope Network, about seeking support for patients who may be nearing end of life, as well as support for family and friends after a loved one has passed.

January 19, 2022

Ovarian cancer survivor trained as peer mentor volunteer as part of CHN’s pilot program with Stanford Health Care.

December 16, 2021

Navigating the ups, downs and new-normal of the holiday season can be challenging for people facing cancer. Our survivor volunteers have tips.

December 11, 2021

Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.

November 04, 2021

While initial training starts the Support Volunteer journey, continuing education plays a key role in providing high-quality peer support for patient and caregiver clients. Our Hope Check: Volunteer Roundtables focus on critical topics and needs of the oncology community. Today, we share wisdom from a recent Rounds conversation.

October 30, 2021

“In addition to providing a relaxing escape against the backdrop of treatment anxiety and fear for the future, creating art may help you understand the myriad of emotions that can go along with a diagnosis of cancer. Emotions that are often difficult to express in words.” - Lynne Eldridge, MD

October 25, 2021

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.

May 29, 2021

Longterm ovarian cancer survivor Dee reflects on more than a decade of hope-filled service.

May 22, 2021

Lessons from Dale Carnegie, applied to 2021 cancer fights.

May 15, 2021

Cancer caregivers deal with a lot. Connecting with someone who understands can help.

May 08, 2021

Cancer survivor mentors share tips on managing difficult conversations and creating hope.

May 01, 2021

Ann, an ovarian cancer survivor, finds meaning and hope as she accepts – and now shares – help.

April 24, 2021

Survivor and caregiver support volunteers give practical tips for how to react when your loved one is diagnosed with cancer.

May 01, 2020

Cancer caregivers can already feel isolated and lonely, and with the COVID-19 Pandemic forcing people to stay home it can get worse. But good communication can help create a sense of community and allow caregivers to feel less lonely.

March 01, 2020

Survivor and caregiver support volunteers from Cancer Hope Network get candid with one of the emotional side effects of the disease.

January 20, 2020

Having someone to talk to through the cancer journey is vital, especially when that person is a fellow survivor that can understand the challenges of treatment.

January 18, 2020

Mona P is finding hope, life and healing after carcinoma of the pharynx.

January 17, 2020

Hope can be a major part of a patient's cancer journey.