Daad Abighanem is a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor and research advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer's Research Advocacy Training and Support (RATS) program. Science, education, advocacy, and community shape my professional and personal life. I value the integration of scientific and patient perspectives and recognize that discoveries are most meaningful when they translate into accessible treatments and improved patient outcomes. I am committed to ensuring that patient voices, needs, and priorities remain central to discussions of cancer research, clinical care, and funding decisions. As a trained scientist in immunology and biotechnology, I have extensive experience in critically evaluating scientific literature and distilling complex information into impactful, scientifically accurate educational content. This foundation enables me to assess the scientific rigor, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact of proposed research, and to contribute to evidence-based discussions. As a cancer survivor and patient advocate, I bring my lived experience of the physical, emotional, and practical challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. This perspective informs my focus on patient safety, quality of life, tolerability of interventions, equitable access to care, and the real-world applicability of study protocols.