Online Resources
- gqfoundation.org – Gina Quesenberry LC Valley, financial resources, dental care w/ treatment, transportation resources
- komen.org – Susan G Komen foundation resources and information
- cancercare.org – up to $100 assistance for transportation, home care, child care, and some medications. Must meet criteria – ca diagnosis, financial criteria, and be in active treatment, provide counseling support, up to 4 visits
- Breastcancer.org – resources and information for and from breast cancer patients
- Nationalbreastcancer.org – breast cancer resources and information, HOPEkit
- cancer.org – ACS website resources and information, $70 coupon for wigs, assist with local hotel (only contracted hotel), patient navigation ACS Help Desk – located at SJRMC Cancer Center, hours vary, 208.750.7396
- Livestrong.org – website with resources and information, patient navigation
- Imermanangels.org – provides 1:1 support with an “angel” that has a similar history, background, diagnosis, etc.
- cancer.net – resources and information
- nccn.org – National Comprehensive Cancer Network: resources for medical providers
- KnittedKnockers.org – knitted breast prosthetics for breast cancer survivors
- tlcdirect.org – breast cancer supplies: wigs, hats, scarves, bras, breast forms
- lbbc.org – Living Beyond Breast Cancer: resources and support services for women with breast cancer
Support Groups
- Valley Breast Cancer Support Group – Tri State Hospital conference room, 1st Wednesday of every month from, 7pm-9pm. Contact Jackie McIver 208.553.3872
- Valley Strong Cancer Support Group – Stanislaus Parish Hall, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 7pm-9pm. Contact Al Banta 208.746.3974
- Breast Cancer Support Group – Pullman Regional Hospital conference room C &D, 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6pm-9pm. Contact Cathy Murphy 509.432.6238
- Cancer Education Support Group – Gritman Medical Center 2nd floor board room, 2nd and last Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:30pm. Contact 208.883.6231
- Breast Cancer Support Group – The Habit Diner, Cottonwood, Id, 1st of the month, 9:00-11:30 am
Regional Support and Financial Resources
- Gqfoundation.org – Gina Quesenberry LC Valley, financial resources, dental care w/ treatment, transportation resources
- Light A Candle – [email protected] help with housekeeping, grocery assistance, massage therapy, gas cards, and more.
- icarehelps.org – Clearwater county only, 208.476.5971/208.816.8531, $500 assistance
- NW Cancer Foundation of Hope – [email protected] provides support to residents of Whitman and Latah Counties who have a cancer diagnosis.
- SJRMC Financial Assistance & Housing – annual income guidelines < $21858 – 100% coverage, $21859 - $31225, sliding scale. Applications can be found at org under “Patients & Visitors” “Billing & Financial Assistance” then click “Financial Assistance Application”. Inquire about short term lodging options in the valley.
- Lili GC Foundation https://www.liligcfoundation.org/ Support LC Valley women impacted by women’s cancers. Counseling/nutrition services plans for 2024 including breast cancer patients.
- Complete list of resources- click here
Local Resources
- ACS Help Desk – located at SJRMC Cancer Center, 1200-1400 M-Th 208.750.7396
- Women’s Health Check – ID Dept. of Health and Welfare – provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic testing to low-income, uninsured women.
- Snake River Community Clinic – assistance with medications
- Senior Life – located at SJRMC Cancer Center, Melissa 208.799.6658
- icarehelps.org – Clearwater County only, 208.476.5971/208.816.8531, $500 assistance
- Medicare counselors – Deb Street 208.746.0137, Lori Holder 208.553.1603
- Light A Candle – [email protected] help with housekeeping, grocery assistance, massage therapy, gas cards, and more.
- Free Wigs – Receive a free wig and fitting. Carrie Parot 509.758.3551, please call to set up an appointment.
- Northwest Cancer Foundation of Hope- assists residents on the Palouse, more specifically Latah and Whitman County. Email: [email protected] to find out more
- Casting For Recovery - https://castingforrecovery.org/ Fly fishing retreat in northern Idaho for women with breast cancer, 2nd weekend in June. Applications available December to March.
Breast Cancer Supplies
- Cranial prosthesis HCPIC code A9282, dx code Z51.11
- Most insurances cover breast prosthesis every 2 years, 3 bras every 6 months (MCR, Regence, Uniform, Premera); 2 bras every 6 months (MKD, Humana).
- Wasem’s Home Medical – 758.2565, 800 6th St, Clarkston, Wa.
- Owl Home Medical –743.7766, 720 16th Ave, Lewiston, Id.
- org – breast cancer supplies: wigs, hats, scarves, bras, breast forms
- Talk of the Town Salon –746-2852, 550 Thain Rd, Lewiston, Id. They sell wigs, but do not bill insurance. Private pay.
- Audrey’s Boutique – boutique in Spokane that offers breast cancer care/supplies. 509.324.8612; 3131 N. Division St, Spokane, Wa M – F 10-5:30, Sat 10 – 4
- Knitted Knockers.org
- Wigs & Things – 296 W. Sunset Ave Ste# 29, CDA, ID. 208.665.0002
- “Cranial prosthetic” on script for insurance coverage of wigs
Transportation
- MTM-inc.net – 503.1261, transportation contract with ID Medicaid. Contracts with providers or can reimburse .30 cents/mile. Reimbursement Trip Log – Member Portal, enter zip code, scroll down to Mileage Reimbursement Trip Log, print
- Interlink – 751.9143, volunteers that assist with transportation for people over 60 y/o or any age with a disability.
- Ride the Valley – ridethevalley.org for routes and fares
- Coast Transportation – coacolfax.org/transportation 509.397.2935 or 509.397.4305, provides transportation in counties Latah, Nez Perce, Idaho, Lewis, and Clearwater, accepts Wa. Medicaid or private pay.
- Transportation Solutions – 386.4983, provides private pay and Medicaid transportation. They have wheelchair accessible van.
