OPINION — There is something incredibly powerful about walking the halls of Capitol Hill—not as a visitor, but as an advocate and a grateful survivor.
Last month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for ovarian cancer awareness, research and early detection. I call it an opportunity, but also a blessing — because many women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not given the chance to still be here doing this work.
During my visit, I met with the offices of Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Ruben Gallego and Congressman David Schweikert to push for increased federal investment in lifesaving programs. At the same time, our advocacy efforts were featured on NBC News affiliates across the country. Yet here in Arizona, where these conversations directly impact families like mine, our story has gone largely untold.
