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In memoriam: Arizona lives lost in 2016
The state’s political world lost a former governor and a host of others in 2016 who had served the state as lawmakers, an expert on polling, and agency and industry leaders.
‘Right to try’ advocates rally for access to experimental treatments
Rep. Matt Salmon’s bill would allow terminally ill patients to try treatments that have successfully gone through the first phase of a clinical investigation, but haven’t been approved by the FDA.
Former lawmaker Laura Knaperek loses battle with cancer
Laura Knaperek, a 10-year member of the House and staunch supporter of a law giving terminally ill patients new rights, died today after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 60.
Battling cancer, former lawmaker advocates for ‘Right to Try’ measure
It’s been 28 days since her last infusion of powerful chemicals to fight her cancer and Laura Knaperek settles in for another one. She’s not letting up on her political consulting tasks, one of which is leading one of two campaigns to pass Proposition 303.
Cancer patients deserve the best medical choices
As a young wife and mother, I endured the devastating effects of watching my beloved mother die of cancer. My mom was diagnosed with stomach cancer when I was expecting my second child. I attended her funeral with my 5-month-old baby in my arms.
