McAllen Cancer Survivor Heads to Washington to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a National Priority
· Texas Border Business
Elvia Gibbs, a cancer survivor from McAllen, will head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for increased funding for cancer research and better access to clinical trials. She will join over 700 advocates at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, where they will meet with lawmakers to push for policies that enhance cancer research and prevention. Gibbs aims to highlight the importance of federal investment in cancer initiatives and support the bipartisan Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which seeks to reduce barriers for underrepresented populations in clinical trials, ensuring equitable access to treatment.
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