TWIN FALLS -- Health officials estimate almost 1 in 2 Idahoans will develop cancer during their lifetime. In response, the Idaho Comprehensive Cancer Control Program has scheduled a series of public forums to gather suggestions to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.

The forums will identify the spectrum of cancer issues and barriers associated with prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life and survivorship. Anyone with a professional and/or personal interest in participating is encouraged to attend. A statewide cancer plan will be developed based on information provided at the forums.

The Magic Valley-area forum will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Rick Allen Room of the Herrett Center on the College of Southern Idaho campus.

Admission is free; light refreshments will be served.

Those planning to attend are asked to register at least five days in advance by contacting Marsha Bracke at (208) 442-1760 or mbracke@earthlink.net.

For other questions about the planning process, contact Patti Moran at (208) 332-7344 or moranp@idhw.state.id.us.