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McAllen Cancer Survivor Takes Her Fight for Patients to Washington

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Sep 18, 2026

McAllen Cancer Survivor Takes Her Fight for Patients to Washington

For breast cancer survivor Elvia Gibbs, traveling from McAllen to Washington, D.C., was about more than advocating for legislation. It was an opportunity to tell lawmakers firsthan…

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McAllen Cancer Survivor Takes Her Fight for Patients to Washington

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