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This essay is a personal reflection highlighting the importance of spirituality in the care of cancer patients and their families especially at the end-of-life.

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  1. Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines—Philippine General Hospital, 1000, Manila, Philippines

    Frederic Ivan L. Ting & Michael D. San Juan

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Ting, F.I.L., San Juan, M.D. The Last Request . J Canc Educ 36, 653–654 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-020-01891-2

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