Has Being Spiritual Helped You Cope? Posted: 11-25-03 08:47am
Hi everyone, I do not have breast cancer
myself, but I do have a friend that does.
I am currently doing some research on
breast cancer patients, and in which
aspects spirituality or religion has
helped them through their illness (or if
it has at all) i.E to cope better etc. I
am interested in any views or opinions on
this subject matter in particualr which
aspects has being spiritual or religious
helped and in which aspects it hasn't. I
would be very greatful for any comments.
Thank you
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Judy Benn
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Joined: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Spirituality During Cancer Posted: 01-16-04 01:01am
I had a lumpectomy in 2000, a year of
chemo and radiation said all was ok.
January 2002 I had another lumpectomy and
needed a bilateral mastectomy and tramflap
surgery. No chemo after. Dr. Said
they took all the lymph nodes and it still
looked like stage 3. Within 8 mos I was
in the hospital very sick. Could not
breath, scans showed cancer spread in my
lungs, lymph nodes in the chest, and in my
spine.
Through all of my pain and sorrow, I find
time to minister to those who don't have
any strength to pray, and I will pray for
them. God has always been on my side when
I was well now he will see me through
while I am sick. He could heal me at any
moment, he does not so that I can
understand what it is like for these chemo
patients, their family and their Dr. I
will be praying for your friend. Please
pray for me.
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