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September 12, 2025 56 mins
Detecting the Often Undetectable One family’s insight into ovarian and uterine cancer, finding support, cherishing family and making change through philanthropy. Diane Trounson-Chaiken, PsyD Diane was born and raised in Long Island City, NY and as a true New Yorker did all of her schooling in NYC. She received her BA in Psychology and Education from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1988 then traveled downtown to New York University where she received her MA and Doctor of Psychology in Child Clinical Psychology in 1994. For many years she worked in early intervention with developmentally delayed preschoolers and their families. She also taught psychology graduate courses to Masters and Doctoral students at several universities, most notably Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Diane met her husband Warren in 1989. They were married in 1993 and moved to the Philadelphia area in 1994. They have two sons, Ben (27 years) and Josh (23 years). Ben graduated from Colgate University in 2020 and lives in Manhattan. Josh graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 and currently lives in Chicago. Spending time with her husband and sons is what Diane loves most in life. Whether traveling the world, a passion they all share, or sitting on the beach at the Jersey shore, it’s all about being together. In April 2023, Diane was diagnosed with Stage 3B Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer & Stage 1 Uterine Cancer. She is treated at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, recognized as a nationally leading cancer center for both clinical care and research. After surgery and chemotherapy Diane achieved remission in October 2023. A year later in November 2024 she suffered a recurrence that resulted in surgery.  Again, this summer in June 2025 she had a more significant recurrence with several areas of metasteses. Diane is currently undergoing chemotherapy which will be followed by surgery and continued chemo. She has learned that this journey is not a sprint but much more of a marathon and is so grateful for the love and support of  her family and many dear friends.  Following are several organizations and programs the Chaiken family supports philanthropically.  -Fox Chase Cancer Center, Ovarian cancer research -Unite for Her, a national organization that provides free services and support for breast and ovarian cancer patients -We Are Wake, a campus wide program at Wake Forest University that supports students’ mental health. -Her Health Compass -Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America  Warren Chaiken is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience leading complex organizations and driving growth through strategic innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric leadership. Most recently, Warren served as President & CEO of Almo Corporation, a leading national distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, and professional A/V equipment. Under his leadership, Almo experienced significant expansion, culminating in its successful acquisition by DCC Technology, a division of DCC plc. Warren began his career in accounting and finance before joining Almo, where he held progressive leadership roles across operations, logistics, and sales. As CEO, he championed a culture of service, integrity, and continuous improvement while fostering key partnerships and launching new business units, including Almo Professional A/V. His functional expertise spans strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain management, and go-to-market strategy. He is also recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams, guide family-owned businesses through transformational growth, and lead with vision in dynamic markets. Warren and Diane Chaiken are committed philanthropists. Together, they support the Philadelphia Board of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Unite for HER, Committee to Benefit the Children, and Swim With Purpose. They also endowed The Chaiken Family Ovarian Cancer Visiting Professorship at Fox Chase Cancer Center. In addition, they founded the Chaiken Cares Foundation to promote health and provide assistance for a variety of children’s needs. Their past involvement includes serving on the Parents Committees of both Wake Forest University and Colgate University. Warren and Diane have been married for 32 years and are proud parents of two sons—Ben, 27, and Josh, 23. Warren holds a B.A. from Lafayette College and an MBA from Penn State University. He currently advises companies in the distribution and technology sectors. Sue Weldon, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Unite for HER, founded the organization in 2009 following her breast cancer diagnosis at age 39. Her vision for accessible integrative cancer care has transformed the organization from serving 23 patients to helping thousands annually. A nationally recognized leader in health equity, Sue serves as a patient advocate advisor to the American Cancer Society, Lilly, AstraZeneca, Deloitte, Daiichi-Sankyo, Pfizer,
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