Neal Cancer Center Spiritual Care

A cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming and life-altering experience for you and those closest to you. It may bring feelings of fear, uncertainty and grief, or questions about meaning, purpose, faith and values. For some, it can also deepen a sense of spirituality or sacred connection to something more powerful than our human existence.

Caring for your spiritual well-being is an important part of your cancer journey. At Houston Methodist, our spiritual care team is part of your health care team, and we are here to support you and your loved ones through this time — whether you identify as religious or spiritual, are not connected to a particular faith or tradition, or hold personal beliefs and practices that are meaningful to you.

Our spiritual care team is available in person during hospital stays and treatment, and by phone or video call when you are at home. We are here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect. Some of the ways spiritual care can support you include:

• A listening, non-judgmental presence
• Conversations about personal values, spiritual or religious beliefs, hopes and fears
• Religious and spiritual rituals such as prayers, blessings, communion and mindfulness practices
• Connections to spiritual resources and faith communities
• Support in moments of joy, gratitude or celebration
• Guidance during difficult decisions or conversations about serious illness, death or what comes after death
• Encouragement and affirmation of your strengths and coping

You can request spiritual care by asking your health care team for a referral or contacting us directly.