In this episode, we speak with Selena Rushton, a recognized community activist and statewide leader. Diagnosed December 2016 - Stage IVB Cervical Cancer and now a two-time survivor she actively engages in bringing awareness and hope to others. Recently, “Taking A Life Course Perspective To Examine Critical Points Of Intervention For Latinx Women Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer” research project and became a Community Advisor in conjunction with Oregon Health & Science University.
As a Chapter Leader of NCCC - National Cervical Cancer Coalition, Selena has lit up her city's Great Wheel and other buildings of significance in Teal & White in Seattle, Washington along with gathering the Governor's Proclamation for January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. As a representative of ASHA - American Sexual Health Association she is now one of two recognized participants at the ACS - American Cancer Society's newly formed Cervical Cancer Roundtable. Of special note Providence Swedish Cancer Care produced a short film about Selena's remarkable survival story and it has earned an EMMY Nomination in the Greater Pacific Northwest region.
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