Struggling to deal with your cancer diagnosis? Is it causing a crisis of your faith and belief systems? You’re not alone…
The ever-present threat of cancer upturns peoples’ lives every single day. You might have received your diagnosis early on, and it’s saved your life. You might have experienced delays in diagnosis for cancer, which has exacerbated the illness, meaning the treatment and prognosis is much more aggressive. Alternatively, it might be your family member who has received the diagnosis. In that case, sending them a cancer care gift would be a kind gesture to show them your support.
Whatever the situation, a diagnosis of cancer is sure to shake your belief system. The question is, why does this happen and how can you tackle it? That’s what we hope to answer today…
Why Does Cancer Cause a Crisis of Faith for Some People?
An article in Stanford Medicine talks about the many ways in which a cancer diagnosis can change your perspective on life. This can be the case in a number of ways, including:
Confronting Our Mortality
We all know that we’re human but, much like a near-death experience, a cancer diagnosis puts us right in the firing line of our mortal lives. When we’re healthy, we don’t always have to confront the reality that, as humans, we are vulnerable to disease and death.
As a religious person, you’re then faced with the imposing question of what comes after death, and for some this can be daunting. Many religions deal with the promise of an afterlife, but the impending nature of this afterlife can lead a person to question if it’s true.
Questioning
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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