Maybe she’s just really deep in denial? But I agree that this is absolutely the worst way to deal with it and she really needs help. If you think her pastor might be reasonable, see if you can reach out to him and get him on your side. Wishing you the best of luck.

Actually, there are rare cases when cancers just go away spontaneously. I'll bet if this happens to someone who prays a lot, they would attribute their cure to their religious activities.

I've personally seen someone go into spontaneous remission. weather that's God or the power of the mind which is powerful and has been proven scientifically to work doesn't matter. her belief either way can very much help with recovery

I was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus 4 years ago - I am in remission now. I had the operation and chemo and treatment was unpleasant but I survived. I also prayed. First line of defense is medical - You use the medical options you have. Prayer or anything else is secondary and can help to keep your spirits up… Tell your wife that God put doctors and medical people in this world to help her and that’s the answer to her prayers… Cancer is a frightening diagnosis but it’s no longer a death sentence. Treated early and promptly it can usually be controlled. But left to it’s own, with or without prayer, it almost always gets worse.

You can bet certain churches prey on fools who believe that shit, though. Organized religion, beyond a certain size, is nothing more than a grift. That said, there may be some things you can do to help.

Sounds like someone who is in denial. Religion is the refuge for those who can’t accept their own mortality. Religion is a racketeering organization that doesn’t have to hide its income because they pay no taxes. I have no use for it nor those who practice it. Just gives them ammo to hate others because they believe in a different fairytale. More death & damage has been caused by religion and religious wars than everything else combined. I wish your wife well. I know what cancer can do. I’ve seen it way too much. Besides, any God who would allow the garbage goes on in this world isn’t worthy to be believed or cared about!

What if praying did cure the cancer...by giving humanity the spark to create tools and knowledge to fight it? If it were me I would go talk to the head of her local church and get them on board to sway her, ASAP.

Has your wife been watching season 2 of the Kdrama Taxi Driver since there was an episode kinda like this

Might as well pull a Dr. Seuss and start moving on now.