On
average, six thousand Idahoans are diagnosed with cancer each
year. About one-quarter of them are diagnosed right here in
eastern Idaho. Now, thousands of eastern Idaho cancer survivors
from Salmon to Blackfoot and Arco to Driggs, have another ally in their
battle.
The
Snake River Cancer Alliance - the SRCA - is a newly formed 501
(c) 3 (non-profit) foundation based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The foundation is dedicated to serving the needs of local cancer
survivors in Eastern Idaho.
SRCA will focus on four key areas of cancer support:
•Physical, or medical needs, such as nutritional counseling;
•Emotional needs, including support groups;
•Practical needs, such as financial advice and help with accommodations during treatment far from home; and
•Education, for patients and their families as well as for the community at large.
