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Meet the Research Advocates

Research advocates at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center support our research efforts in many ways and for many reasons. Our advocates are cancer survivors, caregivers, and community members who are committed to making a difference. 

Roberta Casanova

Roberta Casanova

Roberta was diagnosed with stage III ER/PR -, HER2+ breast cancer in 2019, following the birth of her son. She has been cancer-free since December 2020 and has now welcomed a second child, a baby girl.