Breast cancer is the highest percentage of cancers and the biggest of new cases and deaths among adult women. Until recently, little information is known from study results regarding spiritual experience of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. This study provides a deeper understanding of spiritual experience among women with breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy. The purpose of this study is to obtain in information about the spiritual experience of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy in West Sumatera. The study design was a qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology. Fifteen participants participate in this research. Methods of data collection are in-depth interviews and field notes (field notes). Data Analysis method used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach by Diekelmann, Allen, and Tanner (1989). This research finds five main themes: (1) the vertical rela Allah Swt, (2) relationships with family, community and healthcare workers, (3) chemotherapy and spiritual activities, (4) patient's expectations related diseases and conditions, and (5) resigned to accept the conditions or situation. Study provide a contribution to nursing practice, education and research. Further researches are expected with a qualitative approach from the perspective of the family, or community health workers so see another perspective associated with breast canc undergoing chemotherapy. In addition, a quantitative research is needed to determine the next interventions for breast cancer patients.
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