We've Done Our Research
Cancer survivorship spans a vast array of common themes that have been noted in the literature for decades. Survivors are lost in transition, while navigating sexual and relationship challenges, side effects from treatment and existential distress, among other issues.
While personal narratives offer invaluable insights into the lived experience of cancer and its aftermath, they must be complemented by rigorous scientific research to form a comprehensive understanding of survivorship.
A cancer diagnosis is linked to a significantly increased risk of mental illness, leading to diminished quality of life and higher rates of mortality.
Kairos employed human-centered design to develop an innovative, community-based healing model with and for cancer survivors.
We've Done Our Research
While personal narratives offer invaluable insights into the lived experience of cancer and its aftermath, they must be complemented by rigorous scientific research to form a comprehensive understanding of survivorship.
Cancer survivorship spans a vast array of common themes that have been noted in the literature for decades. Survivors are lost in transition, while navigating sexual and relationship challenges, side effects from treatment and existential distress, among other issues.
A cancer diagnosis is linked to a significantly increased risk of mental illness, leading to diminished quality of life and higher rates of mortality.
Kairos employed human-centered design to develop an innovative, community-based healing model with and for cancer survivors.
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Participants
This is the support you've been looking for. You've survived cancer (or have a dear one that has) and you want to access the holistic survivorship community we've described - so you can truly thrive again.
Partners
You are a person who resonates with our mission at Kairos Therapeutic Retreat, and want to support us. You might want to donate, you might want to partner with us on a deeper level, you might want to sponsor the next retreat. Click the button to advance.
Participants
This is the support you've been looking for. You've survived cancer (or have a dear one that has) and you want to access the holistic survivorship community we've described - so you can truly thrive again.
The U.S. medical system is failing cancer survivors
For decades, survivors have faced challenges like depression, anxiety, lingering side effects, and existential distress; often receiving little more than a single “transition visit” with basic surveillance and minimal education.
74% of survivors still have unaddressed needs 3 - 5 years after diagnosis.
Globally, the growing number of survivors overwhelms healthcare systems and oncology teams, with primary care providers often lacking the training to meet their complex needs. This leaves a significant gap in care, with millions in desperate need of whole-person healing.
The U.S. medical system is failing cancer survivors
For decades, survivors have faced challenges like depression, anxiety, lingering side effects, and existential distress; often receiving little more than a single “transition visit” with basic surveillance and minimal education.
74% of survivors still have unaddressed needs 3 - 5 years after diagnosis.
Globally, the growing number of survivors overwhelms healthcare systems and oncology teams, with primary care providers often lacking the training to meet their complex needs. This leaves a significant gap in care, with millions in desperate need of whole-person healing.
Imagine a world where survivors
don’t navigate healing alone
A world where integrative care and proven scientific protocols work together to ensure survivors don’t just survive but THRIVE.
Employing human-centered design, Kairos developed an innovative, community-based healing model WITH and for cancer survivors.
We developed and tested our model over two years with 24 survivors split into 3 cohorts with various cancer types and stages, ages ranging from 29 to 60, averaging 2.4 years post-treatment.
Imagine a world where survivors
don’t navigate healing alone
A world where integrative care and proven scientific protocols work together to ensure survivors don’t just survive but THRIVE.
Employing human-centered design, Kairos developed an innovative, community-based healing model WITH and for cancer survivors.
We developed and tested our model over two years with 24 survivors split into 3 cohorts with various cancer types and stages, ages ranging from 29 to 60, averaging 2.4 years post-treatment.
Our Healing Model
The model features a 3-day retreat delivering an immersive, holistic intervention to address complex mental, physical, and emotional needs, providing a path to wellness.
Cohorts gather for guided conversations and various integrative modalities, such as mindfulness-based practices, yoga, and journaling. Helping survivors integrate trauma and redefine their self-concept.
Our Healing Model
The model features a 3-day retreat delivering an immersive, holistic intervention to address complex mental, physical, and emotional needs, providing a path to wellness.
Cohorts gather for guided conversations and various integrative modalities, such as mindfulness-based practices, yoga, and journaling. Helping survivors integrate trauma and redefine their self-concept.
This is how we change lives
Changes between baseline and endline data collected 4 months after showed remarkable results: a 26% increase in those who frequently enjoy life, an 80% boost in confidence managing emotional distress, a 40% reduction in negative changes in self-concept related to cancer and its treatment, and significant improvements in pain management.
Kairos seeks partners who understand that surviving is just the beginning, to pilot our model globally and to expand it with rigorous data collection. If your organization is interested in collaborating or supporting the growth of this initiative, please connect with us.
This is how we change lives
Changes between baseline and endline data collected 4 months after showed remarkable results: a 26% increase in those who frequently enjoy life, an 80% boost in confidence managing emotional distress, a 40% reduction in negative changes in self-concept related to cancer and its treatment, and significant improvements in pain management.
Kairos seeks partners who understand that surviving is just the beginning, to pilot our model globally and to expand it with rigorous data collection. If your organization is interested in collaborating or supporting the growth of this initiative, please connect with us.
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