Table 5 Descending Array of Z-scores Presenting Feelings of Cancer Patients towards Illness and Their Future Planning

Factor I: Feelings of Cancer Patients

9

I was not mentally ready for all this

2.15

8

When this news broke, I was in a state of shock and disbelief and felt numb.

2.03

14

I often think, why me? Why did God let that happen to me?

2.02

20

I am worried about the cost of treatment.

2.02

12

Thoughts came to my mind that people feel pity and grief when they came to know about my disease.

1.90

7

I started getting panic attacks when the painful treatment process came to my mind.

1.88

Factor II: Religious Beliefs about the Acceptance of Death

27

A person’s body will die but not the spirit.

1.91

24

Death is inevitable, so we should not worry about it

1.90

21

We should not think about death; we have to live fully and enjoy every moment of life

1.81

31

Social and family support lowers feelings of anxiety and depression.

1.69

26

Only religion can help a person overcome the fear of death and console the mind and body.

1.68

33

My willpower is giving me the strength to combat the disease.

1.51

Factor III: Future Personal and Financial Planning

44

I will donate my organs (eyeballs, cornea, heart, kidney, etc.) to other people.

1.98

38

I will purchase investment plans for my family.

1.80

35

I will write a will regarding the distribution of my assets and unfulfilled wishes.

1.79

34

This disease has changed my retirement, travelling, or parenthood plans.

1.71

19

I am worried that I am causing trouble for my family and friends (emotionally and financially).

1.70

36

I will clearly instruct my family regarding my social responsibilities.

1.59

45

I will add a specific portion of my wealth to a charitable institution.

1.56

40

I will make diversified investments to minimize risk.

1.56

39

I prefer risk-free investments to secure my family’s future.

1.47

41

I will take the consultancy from financial experts (brokers, fund managers, bankers, and real estate agents) before finalizing my investment plans

1.45