Breast cancer survivor urges funding for research treatments and programs

Breast cancer survivor urges funding for research treatments and programs

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) - An estimated 300,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. A West Virginia survivor has called on lawmakers to strengthen funding for prevention and research. Beckley ARH risk director appointed to board of WV Society for Healthcare Risk Management Jessica Carter Summers was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at just 43 years old. She credited r…