Oral Presentation Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

Patient perspective on the role of Art (#72)

Amanda J Quennell 1
  1. Medical Oncology, Gold Coast Uni Hospital, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

The therapeutic power of art can be both a personal and professional tool for coping with the emotional demands of a cancer nurse.   But what happens and what is the power of art when the cancer nurse becomes the patient with stage 4 cancer?   

Can art flourish even in the face of life's most profound challenges?   Furthermore, can art provide an outlet for healing, coping, symptom relief, and hope for patients as they move through their cancer treatment and journey?   

This presentation will discuss the importance of art and the role it plays in managing the multifaceted impacts of cancer.    Not only aiding in symptom management, and coping with a cancer diagnosis, but also in creating lasting memories and legacy pieces for loved ones.