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I was only sixteen.

Andrea Ferrari¹, Matteo Silva¹, Alice Patriccioli¹

¹Pediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.

|November 30, 2023

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Adolescent cancer patients created a song, "I was only sixteen," through a creative arts project. This initiative highlights the importance of self-expression for young individuals facing cancer.

Keywords:

Youth Project adolescents art cancer music psychological support young adults

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Area of Science:

Adolescent Oncology
Psychosocial Support in Cancer Care
Creative Arts Therapies

Background:

The Youth Project at Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan supports adolescent cancer patients.
There is a need for holistic approaches that address the psychosocial needs of young cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel project involving adolescent cancer patients.
To highlight the creation of a song as a means of self-expression and a symbol of hope.

Main Methods:

Adolescent patients with cancer participated in a creative project.
Patients wrote an English ballad titled "I was only sixteen."
Professional musicians collaborated to transform the ballad into a song.

Main Results:

The collaborative effort resulted in the song "I was only sixteen."
The song serves as an anthem for teenagers globally who are experiencing cancer.
The project provided a creative outlet for patient self-expression.

Conclusions:

Creative projects can significantly enhance the well-being of adolescent cancer patients.
Music and artistic expression offer valuable avenues for young patients to communicate their experiences and resilience.
The project underscores the importance of integrating creative expression into supportive care for pediatric oncology patients.