A recent study, published at the Cochrane Library and conducted by Philadelphia's Drexel University, revealed that more than 3000 patients benefited from music therapy, feeing much less fatigue and anxiety. Some patients also noted falling blood pressure and respiratory rates after they listened to different kinds of music such as folk, country, jazz, classical and other genres.
The lead author of the study, Joke Bradt, revealed that through regular music therapy, patients can lower their need for analgesics and anesthetics. Patients also noticed a considerably reduced recovery time and hospitalization.
However, more studies are needed to conclusively prove music's role in treatment and betterment of cancer patients. Bradt recommended that the hospitals and health care centers can consider using music therapy as a part of treatment for cancer patients.
According to Sally Francis, head of arts at Flinders Medical Center in South Australia, music helps the patient take his mind off his condition and makes them feel more confident about themselves.
This is especially helpful for patients who feel hopeless due to their illness and subsequent diagnosis. Listening to music can be relaxing and helps these patients express their emotions too.
In another study published in Advance healthcare network, it was revealed that listening to music can also impact a person's IgA or immunoglobin A. IgA is an essential antibody present in our bodies as our first line of defense against diseases and also strengthens the immunity system.
