Houston Cancer Hospital Uses Art to Ease Patient Anxiety
786 views · Published 20 October 2009 · 2:56 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
For many people, a cancer diagnosis can be as devastating as the disease itself, and many patients struggle to be upbeat as they face debilitating treatment and, sometimes, the prospect of death. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, a top cancer hospital, has found a way of helping patients remain optimistic through art classes taught by professional artists. As VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Houston, focusing on creativity helps many patients forget about their cancer, if only for a few hours.
