A. H. Zabin’s scientific contributions

This article outlines some ways of using music with oncology patients, and describes how the role of a music therapist can be deeply personal. Music therapy with dying patients involves working within the therapist's own mind, heart, and body as well as with the patients and often their families. Music making can help patients, families, and the therapist to cope with the loss and frustration that can be innate to oncology. Making a connection through the music is often a primary yet vague goal in music therapy. This article cites several examples of exactly how this happens and how connecting can indeed be therapeutic.