A further dire statistic is that this is expected to rise to 24 million by 2035. More rigorous and randomized controlled studies are required to validate these results in the future.Īccording to the latest GLOBOCAN report it was estimated in 2012 that there were 14.1 million new cases of cancer, 8.2 million cancer deaths and 32.6 million people living with cancer (within 5 years of diagnosis) worldwide. Even then, all parameters at three months follow up are still positive as compared to pre-retreat values.
Changes are maintained in those who continue the practices even at three months follow up but are lost slowly in those who discontinued them.
One of the biggest benefits may actually lie in the empowerment of the participants as they are given tools, which make them feel in control of their health and wellbeing. Though some of the benefits of the retreat are lost during follow up, none of the values reached level of significance except in anger subscale and even that was still lower than at start of retreat.ĭiscussion and Conclusion: The present study offers evidence of the beneficial psychological changes occurring after a three week intensive retreat for cancer survivors. In pre-post and follow-up (D1, D20 and 3M) comparisons for 19 subjects, all components showed significant changes except social QOL. There was significant decrease in anxiety, depression and overall rating on HADS with marked decrease in anxiety compared to depression. Results: Significant improvements were seen in all domains of QOL with significant reduction in all negative psychological states and improvement in vigour and total POMS score. Pre and post retreat (D1-D20) data was analyzed for 26 subjects using Students paired t-test while RMANOVA was used to compare pre-post retreat and follow up data of 19 subjects. These were administered on first (D1) and last days (D20) of the program and repeated at follow up three months later (3M). Three standard psychological evaluation tools were used: WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Profile of Mood States (POMS) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score (HADS). Materials and Methods: The modes of reintegration used in this program were designed to specifically address the multidimensional needs of cancer survivors and incorporated various Yogic techniques including Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, relaxation, silent meditation and chanting as well as education given in a group setting. The aims and objectives of the present study is to evaluate the effects of this residential program for cancer patients on their psychological well being, and determine if or not these effects were sustained at follow up after three months.
As Yoga conjointly emphasizes body-mind-spirit thus enhancing physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in Lonavla, India initiated a three week residential intensive retreat for cancer survivors to empower them in their journey, “back to health and wellbeing”. Introduction: Cancer survivors are often severely affected physically, mentally and emotionally after passing through modern medical treatments.
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