Primary objectives of this exploratory study are:1. To describe changes over time in spiritual assessments in women with newly diagnosed ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer from diagnosis, completion of primary chemotherapy (approx 5-6 months after diagnosis) and one year after completion of primary chemotherapy.
2. To compare spiritual assessments of women with ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer who have recurred to women who have not recurred.
Secondary objectives include:
a) Evaluate changes in assessments of hope, predetermination, locus of control, and survivorship
b) Assess relationships between spirituality and religiosity, religion, race, age, and marital status in women with newly diagnosed ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer.
c) Assess changing relationships between spirituality and quality of life, anxiety, and depression in women with newly diagnosed ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer. |