Who is it for?
Cancer GPS is a non-profit dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families navigate their cancer journey. Getting chemotherapy—even in the best of circumstances—can be overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally taxing.
VRELAX is designed for:
- Cancer patients actively receiving treatment who need distraction and relief during infusions.
- Families and caregivers who want their loved ones to feel comfort and calm during difficult times.
- Healthcare providers and cancer centers searching for innovative, patient-centered approaches to improve the treatment experience.
Our VR program is changing how patients experience chemotherapy—transforming hours in an infusion chair into moments of peace, adventure, and hope.
What is it?
VRELAX uses the Meta Quest 2 platform to deliver fully immersive virtual reality experiences. Patients can choose from a wide range of options—from space exploration to watching wild elephants in the African savannah—each designed to transport them away from the stress of treatment and into a world of calm, wonder, and imagination.
We are continually expanding our content library through the Bucket List Project. This initiative allows patients to recommend experiences they’ve always dreamed of, which we then develop into VR journeys—making the impossible possible, virtually.
How does it work?
- Simple setup: A lightweight headset is provided to patients during their infusion sessions.
- Personalized choice: Patients can select experiences based on their mood or interest.
- Supportive tool: Patients often share that VR helps them feel calmer, more relaxed, and less focused on their treatment. VRELAX is designed to provide this sense of relief and positive distraction while undergoing chemotherapy
The program is supported by trained volunteers and staff who ensure patients feel comfortable, safe, and empowered while using the technology.
Bringing VRELAX to Your Center
Cancer GPS is committed to making VRELAX accessible to patients everywhere. Our team has invested extensive time in research, training, and real-world implementation, working through the challenges and refining the process so that other centers can adopt the program with confidence.
We offer:
- Proven Implementation Support – guidance based on lessons learned from our own successful integration, ensuring smooth adoption in your workflows.
- Comprehensive Training & Education – preparing nurses, caregivers, and staff to use VR safely and effectively with patients.
- Dedicated Technical Support – ongoing assistance for setup, updates, and troubleshooting so your program runs seamlessly.
- Continuous Content Expansion – adding new patient-driven experiences, ensuring that your center always has engaging and meaningful options to offer.
Our vision is to create a global community of cancer centers using VR as a supportive care tool, improving the treatment journey for patients across the world.
Recognition & Impact
VRELAX has already gained recognition within the oncology community. In 2025, the program was presented at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress, where it was highlighted as an innovative approach to improving the patient experience during chemotherapy.
The program has also been featured by Wake Forest Baptist Health in an article titled Virtual Reality Offers Comfort and Tranquility to Patients During Chemotherapy, underscoring its potential to transform supportive care.
These accolades affirm the growing interest and confidence in VRELAX as a tool for reimagining the treatment journey.
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Interested in bringing VRELAX to your cancer center?
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Fill out the form to learn more about how VRELAX can be integrated into your program and how we can partner to transform patient care together.
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