Chronic Sorrow in Stage 4 Cancer: A Spiritual Challenge
Living with Stage 4 cancer impacts how individuals conceptualize themselves and how they conduct their everyday lives. Within this synopsis, I describe my experiences living with progressing Stage 4 breast cancer. The construct of chronic sorrow is applied to my experiences. I suggest that grief and...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of patient experience 2024-01, Vol.11, p.23743735241241953-23743735241241953 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Living with Stage 4 cancer impacts how individuals conceptualize themselves and how they conduct their everyday lives. Within this synopsis, I describe my experiences living with progressing Stage 4 breast cancer. The construct of chronic sorrow is applied to my experiences. I suggest that grief and chronic sorrow are largely spiritual issues and give examples of my spiritual practices. Finally, recommendations are offered for healthcare professionals. |
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| ISSN: | 2374-3735 2374-3743 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/23743735241241953 |