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      • Music therapy can improve the overall quality of life of patients with cancer, with an observed optimal intervention duration of 1–2 months. Meanwhile, anxiety, depression and pain are improved as well. Nevertheless, high-quality trials are still needed to further determine the effects of music intervention in supportive cancer care.
      onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.14313
  1. There are many benefits of music therapy for cancer patients—interactive music therapy techniques (instrumental improvisation, singing) as well as receptive music therapy techniques (listening to recorded or live music, music and imaginary) can be used to improve mood, decrease stress, pain, anxiety level and enhance relaxation.

  2. Music therapy and music medicine interventions have been used to alleviate symptoms and treatment side effects and address psychosocial needs in people with cancer. In music medicine interventions, patients simply listen to pre-recorded music that is offered by a medical professional.

  3. Jul 11, 2023 · Music may be an effective therapeutic tool during cancer treatment to improve patient psychological and physical well-being. Current research shows a positive effect of music on psychological outcomes; however, many of these studies lacked significant sample size and rigor in monitoring type of music used and duration of music use during treatment.

  4. Jan 5, 2012 · The use of music therapy in the integrative treatment of cancer patients is a therapeutic option whose salutogenetic potential is demonstrated in many case studies such as those presented here. Study results, however, did not draw a conclusive picture of the overall effect of music therapy.

  5. Sep 1, 2011 · Music therapy is an effective form of supporting cancer care for patients during the treatment process. It may be also basic for planning effective programs of rehabilitation to promote wellness, improve physical and emotional well-being and the quality of life.

    • Malgorzata Monika Stanczyk
    • 2011
  6. Music therapy cannot cure, treat or prevent any type of disease, including cancer. But some research shows that music therapy can help people with cancer reduce their anxiety. It might also help to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms and side effects.

  7. Jun 1, 2019 · Music-based interventions (MBIs) can be subdivided in Music Therapy (MT) and Music Medicine (MM). MBIs have positive effects on cancer patients’ anxiety, depression, pain, life quality of life. MT interventions are particularly effective on anxiety.

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