You can live a full and rich life during treatment.
A diagnosis of cancer changes your life, but it does not mean that your life is over. It is possible to live a full and rich life during cancer treatment and beyond. The Elixir Fund is dedicated to helping those impacted by cancer; whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment or caregivers. Our director, Meg McQuarrie, is certified as a Lay Patient Navigator. She is available to help both patients and caregivers find and access support services in their local areas that will help make the cancer journey a little easier- whether it be meals, transportation, housecleaning, a support group, or maybe even yoga or massage -we are here to help.
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, please contact us at (800) 494-9228 or via email meg@elixirfund.org.
Here are some additional resources that may be of help…
Cancer Thriving & Surviving – A six week course designed by Stanford that helps patients and caregivers navigate some of the side-effects of treatment. Learn more about the program or Contact us for more information and to find out when we will be offering the next session.
Guided Meditation – Free, weekly guided meditation over zoom.
Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help for Cancer Patients – learn simple techniques that you can do for yourself to help manage the side effects of treatment such as fatigue, nausea, neuropathy and more. We meet every other Monday from 7-pm over Zoom. .
Elixir Fund Registry–Free, online resources that allows patients and caregivers to create an easy to share wish list of their needs such as meals, transportation, housekeeping, family activities.