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A Survivor-Led Movement

Doing Cancer Differently

Beyond the Stages helps people impacted by cancer live, heal, connect, and thrive — from diagnosis, through treatment, and into life beyond it.

Travonda Woods, CEO and Founder of Beyond the Stages — Stage 4 colon cancer survivor

Travonda Woods

Founder & CEO

Our Vision

What Beyond the Stages Is Becoming

Beyond the Stages is growing into a survivor-led movement built around four connected pillars: community, culture, care, and partnerships. Each part helps people impacted by cancer feel seen, supported, and connected to practical next steps.

Community

Support for people facing cancer, people supporting loved ones, and people living beyond treatment. This is the heart of Beyond the Stages — a place where no one has to walk through cancer alone.

Culture

Stories, podcast conversations, speaker forums, Cancerology, inspirational cards, and social media content that help reshape how people talk about cancer, survivorship, and life beyond diagnosis.

Care

Care packages, scripture cards, books, apparel, and practical encouragement items that help people feel remembered, comforted, and strengthened during the journey.

Partnerships

Employers, churches, universities, sponsors, grants, and community organizations working with Beyond the Stages to expand support and reach more people.

Community supporting each other through the cancer survivorship journey
Our Mission

Bridging the gap between treatment and truly living again

18.6 million cancer survivors in America are navigating life after treatment — often without a roadmap. Beyond the Stages fills that gap with compassionate programs, peer connection, and technology designed by someone who understands the journey from the inside out.

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Find Your Path

Find Your Place in the Movement

Whether you are facing cancer, supporting someone you love, or learning how to live beyond treatment, Beyond the Stages is creating spaces where people can find encouragement, connection, and practical support.

Facing Cancer

For people currently walking through diagnosis, treatment, uncertainty, fear, or major life changes. This path offers encouragement, practical support, and connection with people who understand the journey.

I'm Facing Cancer

Supporting Someone

For caregivers, spouses, family members, friends, church members, and supporters who want to love someone well without feeling lost, overwhelmed, or alone.

I'm Supporting Someone

Living Beyond Treatment

For survivors who are rebuilding life after treatment, managing emotional changes, rediscovering purpose, and learning what it means to thrive beyond the stages.

I'm Living Beyond Treatment

Sharing Your Story

For survivors, supporters, and community members who want to encourage others through stories, podcast conversations, video features, cards, speaker forums, or events.

Share Your Story
AI Companion

Meet AskBeyond — your 24/7 survivorship companion

AskBeyond understands your cancer type, where you are in your journey, and what you need right now. It speaks like a knowledgeable friend — not a clinical manual.

  • Personalized to your cancer type and stage
  • Guidance on recovery, side effects, and emotional wellness
  • Available whenever you need it — day or night
Start a conversation

AskBeyond

powered by Beyond the Stages

Welcome. I know finishing treatment for colon cancer can feel like stepping off a cliff — the medical support disappears right when the fear gets loudest. I'm here for whatever comes next.
I just finished treatment 3 weeks ago and I'm feeling so lost...
That feeling is so normal, and so valid. The first weeks after treatment are often the hardest. Let's talk about what you're experiencing...
Community Impact

Real People. Real Support. Real Impact.

Beyond the Stages is built by survivors, for survivors. Here's what our community is building together.

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Survivor-led leadership team members

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Support pathways for different journeys

24/7

AskBeyond AI companion availability

“Stories from our community are coming soon. If you're a survivor, caregiver, or partner and want to share how Beyond the Stages has supported your journey, we'd love to hear from you.”

Share your story

Free Check-In

Where Are You in Your Cancer Journey?

Take a short, private assessment to discover which Beyond the Stages resources fit you best — whether you're in treatment, supporting a loved one, or building life after cancer. About 3–4 minutes. No account needed.

Take the Assessment
Survivorship Education

Resources & Guides

Practical, survivor-informed articles on recovery, emotional wellness, caregiving, and life beyond cancer.

Survivorship & Recovery

The First 90 Days After Treatment

What no one tells you about those first months after finishing treatment.

Coming soon
Emotional Wellness

Fear of Recurrence

Why the fear happens and practical ways to find calm.

Coming soon
Survivorship & Recovery

Chemo Brain Is Real

Understanding cognitive changes after treatment.

Coming soon
Expand the Movement

Partner With Beyond the Stages

Employers, churches, universities, and sponsors can help bring survivor-led support to people impacted by cancer. Every partnership starts with a focused 90-day pilot.

Community Access

Free

Open to any organization

  • AskBeyond access for members
  • Digital resource library
  • Self-serve support content

90-Day Support Pilot

Starting at $1,500

Best first step for most partners

  • Everything in Community Access
  • Manager Awareness Guide
  • Sponsored care packages
  • 90-day engagement summary

Full Partnership

Starting at $5,000/yr

Ongoing, dedicated support

  • Quarterly workshops or forums
  • Ongoing care packages
  • Dedicated BTS liaison
  • Quarterly impact summaries
Explore Partnerships

Custom and enterprise options available