oncology nurse practitioner. forensic nurse examiner. stroke survivor. mom. flying trapeze enthusiast. geek. cat lover. baker. tweets are my own. she/her.
Los Angeles, CA
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Sure hoping my super power is convincing @SenKamalaHarris to sponsor S.479 to end the colorectal cancer screening loophole for my Medicare patients! #CancerLobbyDay
Day 3 of asking the candidates of CA-32, @BradSherman4SFV and @LarryCongress to sign the Cancer Promise. cancervotes.org/2026cancerpr…
Day 2 of asking the candidates of CA-32, @BradSherman4SFV and @LarryCongress to sign the Cancer Promise. cancervotes.org/2026cancerpr…
Day 2 of asking the candidates of CA-32, @BradSherman4SFV and @LarryCongress to sign the Cancer Promise. cancervotes.org/2026cancerpr…
Asking the candidates of CA-32, @BradSherman4SFV and @LarryCongress, to sign the Cancer Promise and show their commitment to helping end cancer as we know it for everyone if elected to office. fightcancer.org/2026-cancer-…
Asking the candidates of CA-32, @BradSherman4SFV and @LarryCongress, to sign the Cancer Promise and show their commitment to helping end cancer as we know it for everyone if elected to office. fightcancer.org/2026-cancer-…
Laura, NP retweeted
Have you been impacted by #cancer? Your voice can make a difference!
Sign up to take ACS CAN's latest Survivor Views survey about the impact of cancer on patients’ ability to work: us2.mar.medallia.com/Survivo…
Laura, NP retweeted
Good news: The Senate unanimously passed this bill!
Thank you to @SenTinaSmith and @SenCapito for sponsoring, along with Senate HELP Committee Chair @SenBillCassidy, Ranking Member @SenSanders, @LeaderJohnThune, and @SenSchumer for your bipartisan leadership. #LungCancer
This week, the House passed the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act, which identifies opportunities to advance #LungCancer research and early detection.
Women and families impacted by this disease can't wait. We urge the Senate to quickly pass this bill.
Laura, NP retweeted
A new rule will make it harder for patients like DeAnna to keep Medicaid coverage.
“I was always a push-through-it person — you know, ‘Oh, you’re tired. Push through,’” she told @AliSwenson of @AP. “It’s hard to explain to people you can’t...”
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How do you prove you're too sick to work 80 hours a month?
The question is worrying patients like cancer survivor DeAnna Brandon, whose Medicaid coverage could ultimately depend on her ability to do just that.
New from me: apnews.com/article/medicaid-…
Rooting for you @MikeCrapo @SenatorBennet @SenatorTimScott @RonWyden @RepArrington @RepTerriSewell @RepHudsonNC @RepRaulRuizMD @RepMMM @RepRobinKelly @RepJasonSmith @RepGuthrie @RepRichardNeal as you bring the #MCEDAct across the finish line! This is a huge win against cancer!
The House has passed the #MCEDAct! Thank you, @RepVinceFong and @RepBarragan, for championing this critical bill and standing up for early cancer detection. On to the Senate! @SenAdamSchiff @SenAlexPadilla
Congress is on the verge of ushering in a new era for #cancerdetection. Let’s get it done and pass the #MCEDAct NOW! @RepDavidValadao @RepRaulRuizMD @RepBarragan @SenAdamSchiff
Thank you to Sandra from @SenAlexPadilla’s office for meeting with me last week to accept petitions from thousands of Californians urging Congress to protect cancer research funding! @ACSCAN #ProtectCancerCures
Laura, NP retweeted
There is only one person who has known the power of 6-7 since the beginning.... Ah ah ah! ⚡️🔢💜
How am I yet again spending hours of my time getting pingponged between 800 numbers with yet another insurance company to try and get a denial overturned?! @AnthemBlueCross just hung up on me after asking for a supervisor.
Laura, NP retweeted
Beyond grateful and excited that #MCED passed the House Ways and Means Committee today! Huge thanks to everyone for your tireless work, and to our congressional allies for standing with us. I can’t think of a better way to conclude #CancerLobbyDay!
Laura, NP retweeted
“We’re doing a number of things to increase access, improve outcomes, & lower the cost of care. This shouldn’t take a fight. The repercussions are significant in the long term.” -Dr. Afroz Hafeez, @ACSCANIL ACT Lead & @RushMedical Telemedicine Program Manager #CancerLobbyDay
Laura, NP retweeted
“What makes me hopeful is stories about MCED tests. Because that makes me hopeful that all populations can have access to preventative care.” -Debra Nevels, Program Manager of @MedicalCollege, emphasizes the power of MCED tests for access to equitable health care #CancerLobbyDay
Laura, NP retweeted
“There’s a return on this investment [in cancer research] that’s very clear. We’ve seen tremendous advancements in the health of patients, but it’s also been a contributor to the economy.” -@AmericanCancer Board Vice Chair Dr. Mark A. Goldberg #CancerLobbyDay
