Spirituality issues in cancer patients at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Veronica Bernard Mkusa · European Association for Palliative Care

Nazima Dharsee · Ocean Road Cancer Institute

Janepher Nyakake · African Palliative Care Association

Wilson Acuda · African Palliative Care Association

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Cancer patients at ORCI face significant spirituality issues and hold misconceptions about the causes and treatment of cancer. Palliative care practitioners must routinely identify and address spiritual issues of cancer patients in order to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.

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Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Mental Health and Well-being Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

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Published in: Palliative & Supportive Care

Volume 23, pp. e211-e211

DOI: 10.1017/s1478951525101144

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Spirituality issues in cancer patients at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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