Tina Bigelow said she was “proud and privileged” to serve her country as a naval officer for nearly 20 years, but the federal government could do a better job caring for its veterans, especially women. The Poulsbo woman said the military took good care of her when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, both while she was in the Navy, and as a retiree. ”With cancer, with many of the things my fellow veterans suffer from, our recovery isn’t a one and done, it’s a journey,” said Bigelow. She has relied on Veterans Affairs hospitals and the Wounded Warrior Project for medical and emotional support. But she said more needs to be done to help veterans who are either afraid to ask for help, or don’t know there’s help available. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/women-veterans-go-to-congress-looking-for-support/281-fc921481-44bb-419e-907c-ba6f32719908