I absolutely agree that music plays a very important role in reducing our mental stress. Yesterday afternoon I went to a folk song concert with my husband. During the three hours, I was totally absorbed in the songs and the joyful atmosphere. I almost forgot about my illness if not for the dry mouth. All the songs I was familiar with and I tried to sing along with others in a low and hoarse voice, with sips of water from time to time. It has been a few years since the last concert I went to and both of us returned home with smiling and satisfied faces. Going to concerts was a dream to me last year and I am so glad that I made it real yesterday.

Karen stage 4 tonsil cancer diagnosed in 9/01.