Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10924595 Seminars in Oncology 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Spirituality can exert a tremendous impact on one℉s health and promote recovery from trauma and illness, including cancer. Throughout the history of mankind, spirituality and religion have played a major role in healing a variety of physical and mental illnesses. Cancer is one of the most devastating illnesses, as it affects one℉s physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. An increasing body of scientific literature supports the concept that spirituality can significantly improve healing from cancer and promote the coping response of caregivers and healthcare professionals. We believe that spirituality is an important component of the healing process and should be integrated with conventional medicine to treat this complex disease.
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