Centering prayer for women receiving chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer: a pilot study.(Article)(Report)

Oncology Nursing Forum | July 1, 2009| | Copyright

Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate among gynecologic cancers, with a mean survival time of two to three years after diagnosis of stage III or IV disease; more than 21,500 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually (American Cancer Society, 2009). Despite the low survival rates associated with advanced ovarian cancer, research examining interventions that address the psychosocial or spiritual needs of women in this population has been limited. Studies have supported the investigation of spirituality's positive association with quality of life in ...

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