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Finding hope in cancer research
June 24, 2025 Cancer Advocacy

Research is Our Hope and Our Future

Cancer research is vital for progress against the disease, yet proposed funding cuts could hinder advancements in treatments.

May 13, 2014 Cancer Advocacy

Advocating for Innovative Approaches to Ending Breast Cancer

Advocates met with representatives in Congress to ask for their support on important initiatives in the fight against breast cancer.

January 17, 2014 Cancer Advocacy

Reflections on Advocating for Change

While I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, I find the start of a new year to be a great time to reflect on what I’ve experienced and learned in the past year and my hopes and goals for the new year.

August 14, 2013 Cancer Advocacy

My Breast Cancer Story

My life journey, especially since my second diagnosis of early stage breast cancer, has included learning the basics about the science of breast cancer, advocating for research funding and starting this blog.

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Welcome! I'm a cancer research advocate who was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 20 years ago at the age of 35. I write about developments in cancer research and a variety of cancer and health-related topics from the patient advocate perspective. Please sign up below to be notified when new posts are published. Thank you!
- Lisa DeFerrari

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