Table 4.

Salient themes of the patient

Source	Content and Salient Themes
Historical	Legacy he has left behind (past) Raised in the Catholic faith Spent time with his large family, especially his siblings Legacy he is living (present) Is a supportive father and grandfather Legacy he will leave behind (future) Be remembered as a fighter by his family members Be remembered as a good father and role model to his children for the remainder of their lives
Attitudinal	Choosing the attitude toward limitations Adopted a fighting spirit when responding to limitations and losses in the past, such as deaths, layoffs, or job loss Embraced a more flexible view of the role of struggle, which allowed him to reinforce his spirit in terms of searching for meaning
Creative	Engaging in life and taking responsibility for one’s life Recognized that he could continue his life, despite his current challenges Committed himself, more than ever, to his family Started getting together with his friends
Experiential	Connecting with life through love, relationships, nature, art, humor Discovered he had the potential to become a significant resource for himself at the moment Committed to following up on his artistic interests, such as music and dance Committed to making time to enjoy life with friends

Note. The most salient MCP themes expressed by this Latino patient with advanced cancer are presented.