Dealing with a serious illness isn't just about helping a loved one get through a difficult and uncertain time, and surviving a life-threatening illness isn't about coping in any way possible. It's about doing it as best we can. Next, the importance of spiritual care for the patient and the importance of spiritual care for healthcare providers are essential. The book is written by Pamela Tucker Burton, an ordinary person who has experienced the death of four family members, shares her experiences and how a family remains positive, when faced with a life-threatening illness. There were no cancer survivors in Pamela's family, there were no encouraging feelings to ease their pain. For a family with strong Christian beliefs, the only healing and strength for the family was to pray, not be afraid, and be spiritually prepared for the final journey. To understand more about this disease I did a research on it and according to the National Cancer Institute: “Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic system." Additionally, there are more than 100 different types of cancer. Cancer is not a single disease, but a group of related diseases. Many factors in our genes, lifestyle and environment can increase the risk of getting cancer. To reduce our chances of developing cancer, we might also change our diet and lifestyle if cancerous cells are found earlier, and drugs to treat precancerous cells might prevent cancer from occurring. Some cancers can be detected before they cause symptoms. Thanks to screening, doctors can detect and treat cancer early. Screening tests are applied to... middle of the document... support for people with cancer. The story of the patient and his family is at once inspiring, encouraging, informative and even comforting. This book has given me new understandings as a student nurse about how I should look at our patients, their families, and their caregivers. As family members who served as caregivers, brought their worries and fears to God, they had the strength and courage to face their painful journey. I learned how to deal with more complex challenges that include fear, denial, and how to find ways to spiritually prepare the patient and caregivers. The most important part that caught my attention was the genuine compassion of the nurses who changed and helped the family achieve that inner peace by giving utmost care to the terminally ill and encouraging the family to find spiritual peace and comfort..