Will Sanborn pay for services other than medical bills?

Integrative Therapy Policy:

The Sanborn Foundation will cover up to $5,000 in expenses per lifetime for the following types of Integrative Therapies, during active treatment for your cancer:

  • Yoga
  • Acupuncture for specific symptoms
  • Nutritional consults (must be with a licensed dietician)
  • Meditation
  • Oncology Massage
  • Weight Management
  • Fitness programs including tai chi, qi gong, strength/weight work, core strengthening, and bone work

What isn’t covered?

The Sanborn Foundation will not generally cover the following Integrative Therapies:

  • Medical marijuana (NCI)
  • Homeopathy
  • Naturopathy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Supplements, unless recommended by a physician
  • Botanicals
  • Aromatherapy
  • Biopuncture
  • Body/somatic techniques such as Alexander or Feldenkrais
  • Access consciousness
  • Reiki
  • Therapeutic sauna / Sensory Deprivation Tanks / Sauna blankets

Please note:

The Sanborn Foundation will not cover living expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, lost wages, groceries, or insurance premiums