Music Therapy

The Carol G. Simon Cancer Center is unique in its ability to provide a board-certified music therapist available to all interested patients and families for private or group sessions. The therapist works to facilitate relaxation, decrease anxiety, reduce stress, improve mood, improve pain management, and provide comfort and support, depending on the needs of the patient or family.

These goals can be achieved through live music played by the therapist or patients, or via recorded music in conjunction with vibroacoustic equipment. No prior music experience is necessary to benefit from this complimentary service.

In addition, we offer “Music in the Atrium,” a musical performance held every Wednesday in the lobby of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. This light, relaxing piano program is provided for the comfort and enjoyment of patients and visitors. This is unique to this cancer center and offers patients the opportunity to relax, share experiences, and see familiar faces. During the performance light refreshments are served by our Cancer Center volunteers.