Debra Madden

* Two-Time Cancer Survivor, including Breast Cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed as a Young Adult

* Blog: "Musings of a Cancer Research Advocate" at draemadden.wordpress.com

* Twitter: @AdvocateDebM

* Active Breast Cancer and Cancer Survivorship Research Advocate and Patient Representative

* Health Information Technology Project Manager and Clinical Applications Systems Analyst

* My great loves include my wonderful family and friends; canines of all kinds with a special place in my heart for Springer Spaniels; books, books, and more books; music; art; dining out with a fine glass of wine; and life in general.

* Favorite quotation: "“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.” -- Gilda Radner