Download or read book In Cancer Patients Does Music Therapy Reduce Anxiety Prior and During Receiving Treatment (chemotherapy Radiation and Surgery)? written by Sherri Eaker and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer patients have multiple factors that contribute to anxiety; for instance, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Analysis from multiple studies indicates music therapy is a beneficial intervention in reducing anxiety induced from cancer treatments. Music has no side effects; it is economical, easy, and proven effectiveness in relieving anxiety to cancer patients receiving treatments. Music was offered to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, port placement, mastectomy, and wound dressing changes. Patients were allowed to listen to music of their choice, on a MP3 that was provided, for 20-30 minutes prior to treatment and some patients were offered to listen to music during treatment as well. Results showed that music therapy had significantly reduced anxiety in cancer patients.