Lung cancer rates among young, non-smokers, esp. women, are on the rise. I'm committed to working proactively to fund research into this deadly disease, including through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. /2
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Terri and Liz are both members of our community who have fought lung cancer. Liz, who was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 26, spoke to me about her battle with the disease. She is in a stable condition now and ran her first marathon in 2017. /1pic.twitter.com/zSG7JPa6xt
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Earlier this year, I wrote in support of more funding for
@CDMRP, and I will continue to push for investments into life-saving medical research. Thank you to Liz and Terri for your bravery and for sharing your stories! 3/3Show this thread
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Devastating diseases and illness are traumatic and frightening. We need economic safety nets to take away one fear we can control. Healthcare is a Right.
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