Speaking of prayers, I'm pantheist (I believe all religions are seeking the same truth in different ways), but I did pray during the first, long night lying alone in a hospital bed after I learned about my cancer.

I didn't pray to be cured, because I refuse to believe in a supreme being or force or spirit (or whatever) so petty and cruel that it wouldn't just go ahead and cure people on its own if possible.

Instead, I prayed with an invitation: "Whatever happens, please stay with me through it; don't let me be alone." Whether it's coming from inside or outside me, I haven't felt desperately alone since, so I guess it was an ok prayer. 🤷‍♂️