Langone Explores Spirituality as Stress Relief for Cancer Patients
Researchers at NYU Langone Health, in collaboration with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, found that discussing religion and spirituality during radiation therapy helps manage stress symptoms in gynecologic cancer patients.
The research team used the FICA Spiritual History Tool, which assesses faith, importance, community, and addressing spiritual needs, to explore the impact of belief systems on patient experience.
- 11 women from various faiths (Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jewish) who received external beam radiation therapy for gynecological malignancies were interviewed.
- On average, 9.5 out of 11 questions were considered helpful by participants.
The study highlights the importance of addressing spiritual needs in cancer treatment.
Author's summary: Spirituality helps cancer patients manage stress.
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