Allen battling cancer, to undergo surgery as early as this week
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
State Sen. Diane Allen (R-Burlington) today acknowledged that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, and is exploring treatment options.
The veteran Republican senator expects to undergo surgery as early as this week.
"My illness has shown me again just how much the good people of my district and the state of New Jersey care about others," Allen said in a statement. "It's impossible to express how grateful I am for their outpourings of caring, support and love."
The senator asked for prayers for her healthy return to the Senate as she, her family, and medical professionals come up with strategies to beat her disease.
"My plan is to return to the floor of the Senate at the first opportunity," Allen said. "No illness will prevent me or my experienced and dedicated staff from providing the people of my district with full representation. My district office is open and ready to help any constituent who contacts us."
Contributors
Wally Edge
Michael Doherty. a West Point graduate and one of the state's most conservative legislators, will take his seat in the State Senate today. A ... >
Bob Torricelli
Everybody needs to start a new job with a list of priorities and Chris Christie is no exception. There might be a thousand things that need to get ... >
Michael Patrick Carroll
Political discourse in America contains much in the way of intellect or intellectual honesty. One considers the Federalist Papers with wistful awe: ... >
Jeff Michaels
As pundits and party leaders look to next year’s Congressional elections in NJ, it appears that freshman Democrat John Adler is the most vulnerable ... >
Richard LaRossa
When will NJ Republicans start acting like Republicans rather than Democrats. Time to stand up for your principles, assuming they have any left. >
Alan Steinberg
As in any transition, speculation is rampant as to whom Governor-elect Chris Christie will appoint as Chief of Staff, State Treasurer, and Attorney ... >
Dr. Joseph Marbach
Now that the dust has finally settled after the grueling campaign for governor, there are a number of lessons that we can draw from this ... >
Carla Katz
When he was growing up, Chris Christie's folks must have taught him that when he went to a new playground, he should pick a fight with the ... >
Joey Novick
Yes, I know, I know.
Since it’s Thanksgiving week, I decided that no one could really be a Putz of the Week this week. So, I decided ... >
Murray Sabrin
New Jersey voters repudiated Governor Jon Corzine's policies of the past four years on November 3rd. Republican Chris Christie and Independent ... >
Poll
Hot Topics
Most Active Stories
- Christie names 19 subcommittee chairs
- Velez-Gentry would take Christie administration position if offered
- Milgram charges GOP consultant over robocall impersonating Rumana staffer
- Dem leadership teams come together after emerging from caucus meetings
- Gallery packed with Garden State Equality activists as Doherty assumes oath of office
- Hayden files Ferriero motion
- Wisniewski to make formal play for state party chair when Cryan makes departure official
- Senate Democrats back Sweeney for senate president, says Sarlo
- Goldstein leads 250 marriage equality activists for march on the Statehouse
- Lesniak: bring gay marraige up for a vote
- Quinnipiac: Christie leads 50%-40%
- Quinnipiac poll has Christie ahead by 4 points as Corzine gets closer
- Christie, in West New York, takes questions
- Gore makes his case for Corzine
- Potential LG rivals Allen and Weinberg ally for county committee reform legislation
- Final debate schedule
- Torricelli on making perfection the enemy of good
- Autistic man seeks Assembly seat in 37th
- Jeb Bush attends Christie fundraiser
- Correction: Weiner departure was not his own idea
Recent Posts From Inside Edge
Quote of the Day
“A lot of blood on the floor.” - Senate President Dick Codey (D-Roseland), emerging from the caucus room after losing his leadership position to Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney (D-West Deptford)
Recent Press Releases
Syndicate
Good luck and Godspeed
to Senator Allen as she prepares for her toughest campaign ahead.
Dear Diane, May god bless and take care of you!
And lets go to work protect the unborn. Their little lives are just as important as yours and mine.
.
A class act, always
I am incredibly saddened by this news. You are in my prayers, Senator Allen.
Dear Diane
You are truly a remarkable woman who has touched the lives of so many. You are in our hearts and prayers as you approach your toughest battle yet
I know all your constitutents stand behind you as you tackle this head on!
God Bless and God Speed!
God bless you!!
Senator Allen you are my hero and in my prayers!