Spiritual Support During Cancer

Spiritual support can provide comfort, hope and connection during difficult times. For those touched by cancer, spiritual support can help them navigate their emotional challenges and foster a sense of peace during their treatment journey. It is a complement to medical treatment and can help patients and their families feel less isolated.

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What Does Pastoral Care Do?

Our spiritual services are available to all patients, families and staff who are impacted by cancer, regardless of their individual faiths and beliefs. Pastoral Care providers are trained to offer personalized guidance based on each person’s unique spiritual needs. They will act as your advocate and spiritual companion throughout treatment.

Benefits of Spiritual Support During Cancer

Feeling supported spiritually can have a huge impact on well-being during and after cancer treatment. Our spiritual services providers support you in mind, body and spirit by:

  • Enhancing connection and peace through spiritual care
  • Helping you work through fears and stress related to your cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Addressing your emotional and spiritual needs
  • Advocating for your wishes with your care team
  • Guiding you through goals of care and end-of-life decisions with compassion
  • Providing valuable reading materials and resources to support your journey
  • Coordinating with outside clergy to support patients of all faiths

What to Expect from Spiritual Support

Our Pastoral Care providers can connect with patients and families in a variety of ways throughout cancer treatment. They offer:

  • Spiritual guidance, comfort and prayer directly at your bedside
  • Spiritual support groups for patients and families dealing with cancer
  • Help finding inner strength, peace and ways to cope with stress
  • Access to sacraments and worship services at the hospital chapel

Spiritual Support 24/7

Our spiritual services team is committed to provide constant spiritual support, no matter what time of day it is. Our Pastoral Care providers are available 24/7, including holidays, to offer spiritual support during emergencies and honor patient requests. Our chapels located within the hospitals are open 24/7 for prayer, reflection or quiet time for patients, their families and staff. 

How to Get Started

Ask your cancer care team about getting connected to spiritual support or explore specific spiritual resources available near you at the links below.

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