Mindfulness-Music Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

This research study will test how well a twelve week music program works to improve anxiety
and stress in adolescents and young adults receiving cancer treatment. The program is
designed to incorporate music-based meditation practices and music making activities (e.g.,
guitar, drums) to help promote relaxation during cancer treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 15 - 39 years of age

- Have a diagnosis of any cancer

- Have begun treatment for cancer and plan to receive active cancer treatment (e.g.,
radiation, chemotherapy, or oral chemotherapy) over the next eight weeks

- Signed informed consent/assent

- Willingness to participate in all study activities

- Speak/read English

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prognosis < 3 months,

- Self-report inability to physically interact with musical instruments (e.g., hold
instruments)

- Documentation of significant hearing impairment (e.g., deaf).