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A Leavenworth County cancer survivor is calling for better support services after struggling to find resources during her treatment, highlighting gaps in health care access in the area.

Staci Fouts was diagnosed with stage three metastatic breast cancer in April 2024.

During her treatment, she kept detailed notebooks tracking every phone call and lead she pursued in search of assistance.

"You're not only fighting your cancer, but you're fighting to find the resources to keep you going," Fouts said. "One foundation kind of almost laughed at me and said, Well, good luck trying to get help on utilities, and the food pantry situation in Leavenworth is critical. Theres hardly anything."

Her experience led to a broader question about health care access in t

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