According to the American Cancer Society, studies show that one in four people dies from cancer throughout the year. Oncology is known to be the most screened health problem worldwide, with a total of 1,665,541 new cancer cases every year and approximately 585,720 people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States by the end of 2014. Approximately 10,410 of these people will be children from one to fourteen years old. Nearly 2,545 adolescents will actually die from this disease, making pediatric oncology the leading cause of death among children worldwide. There are many methods researched and developed during the pediatric oncology treatment and recovery process. Music therapy is one of the most modern and non-pharmacological methods known today. Music therapy is identified by clinical and evidence-based practice for positive effects on emotional and physical health during cancer treatment through the involvement of music in relation to vocal, instrumental and listening skills. Music therapy brings benefits to the pediatric world ...
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