Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 3, 2017

Your support matters Donate to the Cancer Patient Support Fund by contacting the Kootenai Health Foundation at (208) 625-4438 or visit KH.org/foundation for more infor- mation. To learn more about Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services, visit KH.org/cancer . Support Local Cancer Patients You can help support local cancer patients, like Staci, by at- tending these upcoming events or donating to the Kootenai Health Foundation’s Cancer Patient Support Fund. Be sure to visit the Kootenai Clinic booth to learn more about our services and ways to support patients and their families. Chicks ’N’ Chaps Friday, Aug. 25, 1 to 5:30 p.m., North Idaho Fairgrounds Join us for the ninth annual women-only rodeo clinic. Proceeds will benefit the Fair Foundation and Kootenai Health Foundation. Join us later that day for Paint the Fair Pink and the Gem State Stampede PRCA Rodeo. Learn more and register at northidahostatefair.com . Race for the Cure Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m., North Idaho College Learn more and register at komenidaho.org . of what’s going on. When I told them about my second diagnosis, he looked at me and said, ‘Mom, I know you’ll beat this. I know you’re strong and you’ll beat this.’” In addition to family support, Staci has been able to work with the Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services social services team to put together payment plans and research additional assis- tance options. “The first time around, I didn’t want to ask for help—I’m not the type of person to ask for help,” Staci said. “But I so appreciate their support. Some of my friends and co-workers also organized a fundraiser with local businesses in Rathdrum, and it turned out really well. It’s amazing the amount of people that will come out to sup- port you, especially in a small town.” Today, Staci is doing well and being maintained on a daily hormone- blocking pill called an aromatase inhibitor. Jodi said she has no evidence of disease anywhere else in her body, and she will get periodic scans to monitor for any potential issues. “I have always been impressed by how well Staci has done through all of this,” Jodi said. “She has always had an attitude that seems to be of acceptance and making the best of the situation for herself and her family.” KH . ORG 7