Music has been shown to benefit cancer patients and survivors in profound ways. It reduces stress, calms and relaxes, and provides a welcomed distraction. The Cancer Center is introducing its very first music therapy CD to be offered to members of its Survivorships Clinics and other patients who are interested. Entitled Circle of Healing: Music for Body, Mind and Spirit, the CD includes seven tracks of peaceful music and one track of guided meditation led by oncology social worker Diane Lafferty. Music composition and production was spearheaded by one of MidState’s music therapy musicians, Dan Hocott, whose wife was treated at MidState. Special thanks to Dan for the use of his recording studio Gabriel Productions in Southington. If you’d like a copy, please email us at DGagne@midstatemedical.org to request yours today.

MidState makes expert, comprehensive cancer care available close to home. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center, MidState's Cancer Care program offers a full range of diagnostic, treatment, education, and support services in one convenient location. Patients benefit from our integrated, patient-focused approach, which includes Weekly Cancer Conferences where physicians and other clinicians gather to discuss each patient’s needs and progress and decide on next steps.

Our Cancer Care program also serves as a center point for community efforts in prevention, early detection, education, outreach, and support. You will find dates and times of our free cancer screenings and educational programs on the Community Calendar page.

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