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040			_aOCLRC
082			_aT 610.73 2025 1587
100			_aValdez, Denise Allison E.
245			_aWhisper of an angel: _bexploring the lived experience of parents with children lost due to cancer./ _cRalph Christian R. Buhay, Ruth R. Chavez, Arian Russel J. Domado, Maxene Bernadette Martinez, & Denise Allison E. Valdez.
260			_aParañaque City: _bOlivarez College, _c2025.
502			_aUndergraduate thesis.
520			_aCancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, affecting individuals across all age groups and inflicting profound emotional, psychological, and financial burdens on families. In the Philippines, access to timely diagnosis, treatment, and psychosocial support remains limited, particularly for families navigating the end-of-life journey and subsequent bereavement of a loved one. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of parents who have lost a child to cancer, focusing on their emotional responses, coping strategies, and the cultural framework that shape their grieving process. Using a phenomenological research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with seven purposively selected bereaved parents. Thematic analysis revealed that grief was deep, enduring, and complex, characterized by sorrow, helplessness, guilt, anger, and psychological distress. Participants describe witnessing their child{92}s physical decline, navigating medical interventions, financial exhaustion, and ultimately confronting death. Despite these hardships, many turned to expressive coping strategies such as crying, prayer, spiritual rituals, and reliance on family and community for emotional strength. Cultural and religious practices emerged as central to grief navigation, providing structure and meaning during and after loss. However, a lack of accurate cancer-related information and inadequate psychosocial support exacerbated the emotional toll for many. The findings highlight the importance of disseminating reliable knowledge about cancer symptoms, treatment options, and palliative care, paired with culturally sensitive grief intervention such as counseling, peer support, and community-based programs. This study calls for an integrated care approach that not only addresses medical needs but also the long term psychological and emotional well-being of families. Enhancing public awareness and support systems can aid bereaved parents in processing their grief, fostering resilience, and reconstructing meaning in their lives while honoring their loved one{92}s memory.
650			_aCancer
650			_aParental Bereavement
650			_aEmotional and Psychological
650			_aImpact
650			_aGrief
650			_aCoping Strategic
700			_aMartinez, Maxene Bernadette
700			_aChavez, Ruth R.
700			_aBuhay, Ralph Christian R.
700			_aDomado, Arian Russel J.
942			_cTHES _jT 610.73 2025 1587
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