Findings From 91制片厂鈥檚 Kids Rock Cancer Program Collaboration With the Mayo Clinic Will Be Presented Internationally
91制片厂鈥檚 Kids Rock Cancer program (KRC), in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic, recently published a indicating that music therapy helps young cancer patients cope with their distress and provides a creative outlet for negative feelings associated with cancer treatment. The , titled聽 鈥淢usic Played a Role in Saving My Life and Getting Me Through All of This,鈥� made top news in the Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing.
The collaboration between KRC and Mayo Clinic, which was announced in December of last year, continues to bring insightful findings in music therapy research and improved support and resources to music therapy cancer patients in the St. Louis region.
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KRC and Mayo Clinic鈥檚 findings will also be featured internationally at the 17th International Family Nursing Conference in Perth, Australia this June. All Kids Rock Cancer music therapy services are provided to patients for free, thanks to the continued support and generosity of various donors and community partners. To learn more about KRC, and show your support, visit .
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the benefits of music therapy and the certified music therapists who help a variety of patients through the healing power of music.聽
91制片厂 Kids Rock Cancer
Kids Rock Cancer, , uses the power of music therapy to help families cope with a cancer or blood disorder diagnosis. The program provides board-certified music therapists to help children, siblings, and parents use music and songwriting as a therapeutic vehicle for self-expression. A copy of their media kit can be .