McAllen Cancer Survivor Takes Her Fight for Patients to Washington
· Texas Border Business
Elvia Gibbs, a breast cancer survivor from McAllen, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for cancer research funding and better access to clinical trials. As a volunteer with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, she met with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and emphasized the importance of research for improving patient outcomes. Gibbs, who benefited from a medication developed through clinical trials, highlighted the challenges faced by South Texas patients needing to travel long distances for trials. She also supported the Clinical Trial Modernization Act, which aims to reduce barriers for trial participation. Gibbs returned home motivated to continue her advocacy.
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