Cancer November 2015 PMID 26258868

Religion, spirituality, and physical health in cancer patients: A meta-analysis.

Heather S L Jim, James E Pustejovsky, Crystal L Park, Suzanne C Danhauer, Allen C Sherman, George Fitchett, Thomas V Merluzzi, Alexis R Munoz, Login George, Mallory A Snyder, John M Salsman

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Overall, discussions highlight the significance of the findings, with users referencing how spirituality and prayer improve health outcomes, referring to the meta-analysis as evidence of these benefits, and emphasizing the need to consider spiritual needs as part of holistic patient care. The tone varies from supportive to reflective, illustrating a broad appreciation for the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the positive relationship between spirituality and health, emphasizing its importance in cancer care.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions are highly engaging, with many posts referencing detailed benefits and implications of the study.

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Posts display thoughtful reactions, including personal opinions and referencing of external research, indicating moderate deep engagement.

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The discussions reflect a belief that the findings could influence healthcare practices and societal views on religion and health.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis examined how religion and spirituality (RS) are linked to physical health outcomes in cancer patients, finding that higher RS generally correlates with better physical health reports.
  • The study analyzed data from over 32,000 adult cancer patients and categorized RS and health measures into different types, like affective, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions, as well as physical wellbeing, functional wellbeing, and physical symptoms.
  • Results indicated that overall RS is positively associated with physical health, especially affective RS, which relates strongly to physical and functional wellbeing, highlighting the potential beneficial impact of RS on cancer patients' health experiences.

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Mike Samuel
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@vteclimey @InspiringPhilos https://t.co/MDmvQYcUtb. https://t.co/tLuB07LWUy. https://t.co/zXBdml3j9d https://t.co/ZVNLMJ3bxb https://t.co/PY0T9WVGTp https://t.co/hJ5SqdAbD7

Nov 30, 2023 · 3 likes View post →
Vivek Subbiah, MD
@VivekSubbiah · X

⭐️Religion, spirituality, and physical health in cancer patients: A meta‐analysis. The results from this meta analysis underscore the importance of attending to patients' religious and spiritual needs as part of comprehensive cancer care @JournalCancer https://t.co/jUw74MBLZ9

Mar 3, 2022 · 1 like · 39,296 followers View post →
ACS Journal Cancer
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Mar 2, 2022 · 1 like · 30,994 followers View post →
Monty L. Donohew
@montydonohew · X

Ignorance is bliss, until it is replaced with knowledge or horror, like when your realize the quiet dark tunnel in which you are walking is the path of an oncoming train. No one seriously doubts the power of faith or prayer. https://t.co/RsPWcI459U. https://t.co/dPUqCriamZ

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 6,575 followers View post →
IbnHikmah
@BaytAlHikmah1 · X

Sources: • Psychology of Religion – David Fontana, p. 213 1.https://t.co/QvZyHsnPWn 2.https://t.co/98VGOtXDcx

Jun 6, 2025 · 1 like · 2,774 followers View post →
Andrew Parker
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@analyticatheism @JayAnton91 Religion mental health - meta-analyses: 1. https://t.co/Tl8HCIXScq 2. https://t.co/0UxQVuNrw1 3. https://t.co/s8dc9tLdym 4. https://t.co/xx6zsWv9Lm 5. https://t.co/iHdgQOxNw8 6. https://t.co/apy1RP6Zz3 2/2

Oct 8, 2024 · 1 like · 1,298 followers View post →

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IbnHikmah
@BaytAlHikmah1 · X

Sources: • Psychology of Religion – David Fontana, p. 213 1.https://t.co/QvZyHsnPWn 2.https://t.co/98VGOtXDcx

Jun 6, 2025 · 1 like · 2,774 followers View post →
Andrew Parker
@AndrewJRParker · X

@analyticatheism @JayAnton91 Religion mental health - meta-analyses: 1. https://t.co/Tl8HCIXScq 2. https://t.co/0UxQVuNrw1 3. https://t.co/s8dc9tLdym 4. https://t.co/xx6zsWv9Lm 5. https://t.co/iHdgQOxNw8 6. https://t.co/apy1RP6Zz3 2/2

Oct 8, 2024 · 1 like · 1,298 followers View post →
Regina Letkowsky
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@Rennam_Jose @leosilvamm @ItsFlorentii @MarcosV86007260 @drytski Errado. https://t.co/6EAaKKzOhL

Jan 27, 2024 · 1 like · 664 followers View post →
Mike Samuel
@MikeSam59812999 · X

@vteclimey @InspiringPhilos https://t.co/MDmvQYcUtb. https://t.co/tLuB07LWUy. https://t.co/zXBdml3j9d https://t.co/ZVNLMJ3bxb https://t.co/PY0T9WVGTp https://t.co/hJ5SqdAbD7

Nov 30, 2023 · 3 likes View post →
Thyreon
@ThyreonPisteos · X

@ClassicGameBoss Ex: https://t.co/8XYFageGXv https://t.co/GTG2QX1P7H It is even beneficial for physical and mental health: https://t.co/HTc6e7kM0A https://t.co/Ask89TndLg https://t.co/UoE4ySxCZM

Nov 29, 2023 · 289 followers View post →
Tomasz Tarasiuk
@tomektarasiuk · X

@zasob_ludzki @PMLeonarski Parę linków na szybko z telefonu: https://t.co/a77oy79fyl

Oct 4, 2023 · 279 followers View post →
Monty L. Donohew
@montydonohew · X

@WayneW1980 @itsJeffTiedrich Ignorance is bliss, until it is replaced with knowledge or horror, like when your realize the quiet dark tunnel in which you are walking is the path of an oncoming train. No one seriously doubts the power of faith or prayer. https://t.co/RsPWcI459U .

Jan 28, 2023 · 6,575 followers View post →
Monty L. Donohew
@montydonohew · X

Ignorance is bliss, until it is replaced with knowledge or horror, like when your realize the quiet dark tunnel in which you are walking is the path of an oncoming train. No one seriously doubts the power of faith or prayer. https://t.co/RsPWcI459U. https://t.co/dPUqCriamZ

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 6,575 followers View post →
Monty L. Donohew
@montydonohew · X

@elyie_bliss @itsJeffTiedrich Ignorance is bliss, until it is replaced with knowledge or horror-like not knowing the quiet dark tunnel in which you are walking is in the path of an oncoming train. No serious person denies the positive health effects of spirituality and prayer. https://t.co/RsPWcI459U

Jan 23, 2023 · 6,575 followers View post →
Vivek Subbiah, MD
@VivekSubbiah · X

⭐️Religion, spirituality, and physical health in cancer patients: A meta‐analysis. The results from this meta analysis underscore the importance of attending to patients' religious and spiritual needs as part of comprehensive cancer care @JournalCancer https://t.co/jUw74MBLZ9

Mar 3, 2022 · 1 like · 39,296 followers View post →
ACS Journal Cancer
@JournalCancer · X

Mar 2, 2022 · 1 like · 30,994 followers View post →
Chris
@chrispy5400 · X

@SeaTurt1e @michaelshermer Lastly, absolutely christians should represent the God they worship. I can't stress this enough. The links below provide great info on this topic: https://t.co/Pcre6ITovA https://t.co/zKm52409k7 https://t.co/I6EvkFMEbi https://t.co/lAS0LEtmbY https://t.co/Dx6bH5tMdB

Jan 1, 2022 · 18 followers View post →
Philipp Jordan
@alias_paj · X

@homeopathy_inh @BundesverbandH @DZVhAe Religion und Glaube erhöht auch die Lebensqualität und -zeit bei Krebspatienten - kostenlos und ganz ohne Zuckerzusatz. https://t.co/uQwWnX9Bb5

Mar 29, 2021 · 208 followers View post →
Millinillion
@Millinillion3K3 · X

@ali_riayde @Renevelation If you value science then you should retract your claim that prayer ‘leaves you with nothing.’ There are decades of research documenting various physical, mental and social benefits of prayer. Try this meta review, for a start. https://t.co/k4s3JL9T5i

May 10, 2020 · 962 followers View post →
bruno
@bruchus · X

@thecrookedyxung @ernekin_sw @cverdun86 @747Definitivo https://t.co/McBT2oPpz1 https://t.co/Zy5MJiF79N https://t.co/ewaVbRU8cP https://t.co/MY2GkX1rth https://t.co/biovhOVIE0

Jan 6, 2020 · 427 followers View post →