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  Musical Anesthesia

  Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management, PSO Programs.

    After PSO Violist Penny Brill discovered she had breast cancer, she used music, as well as many other tools, to manage her pain before, during, and after surgeries. Although music supported her in countless situations, the songs she found most helpful varied based on a number of factors, including her emotional state. For instance, […]

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  Music for Pain Relief: An Interview with Penny Brill

  Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.

    When PSO Violist Penny Brill received a breast cancer diagnosis in 1999, she faced a number of challenges, including fear and uncertainty about the future. In an interview with WWFM last fall, Penny explained how music helped her cope with these feelings. She spoke about listening to music, especially Irish music, which has “a […]

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