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P
atients diagnosed with cancer
today have access to an increasing
array of advanced therapies, but
for some another tool that has
withstood the test of time becomes
invaluable on their cancer journey: faith.
Reverend Percy McCray, National Director of
Faith-Based Spiritual Programming at Cancer
Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), says
that pastoral care providers at CTCA® are
constantly reminded that spiritual faith has
the potential to unleash a power of its own in
patients facing cancer. Tis can be especially true
when patients are connected to people from their
unique religious community. "When patients
are surrounded by people of similar faith, they
can access a hope that empowers them to endure
pain, discouraging test results and an uncertain
future," Rev. McCray says.
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