| Issue |
Vis Cancer Med
Volume 5, 2024
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| Article Number | 1 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/vcm/2023004 | |
| Published online | 07 February 2024 | |
Commentaries and Historical Reflections
Inspiring art pieces and legendary stories for cancer patients and medical staff: experience from a single institution
Department of Research and Education, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, PR China
* Corresponding author: christopher_lavender@outlook.com
Received:
25
May
2023
Accepted:
12
July
2023
Art therapy has gained recognition as a valuable approach to supporting cancer patients, contributing to the reduction of depressive symptoms and pain in many hospitals worldwide. However, incorporating artworks into hospital environments can be challenging, as these spaces are primarily designed with a focus on clinical services. In this article, we present the experience of a single institution, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (SYSUCC), where two artworks pay homage to the legacy of Dr. Malcolm J. Simons. Dr. Simons was renowned as a “junk DNA genius”, who dedicated his career to human genetic data analyses and made groundbreaking discoveries regarding the correlation between human leukocyte antigen genes and the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The artworks, skillfully crafted by Dr. Simons’ wife, Ann Abrahamsen, provide solace and healing for the many patients and family members that cross their path daily in SYSUCC. Promoting healing and well-being, they offer a short respite from the uncertainty for patients and loved ones undergoing cancer treatment.
Key words: Art therapy / Cancer / Tribute
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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