South Florida man battling rare cancer finds solace in music therapy
- In 2022, Kraiem was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive soft tissue sarcoma and received treatment at a specialized cancer facility in South Florida.
- He underwent three years of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries but still has tumors, prompting him to use music therapy for support.
- Music therapy, which affects brain regions linked to mood and emotional regulation, helps Kraiem manage anxiety and provides hope to other patients.
- Kraiem said, "The louder I go, the more anxiety I let out," and credited music therapy, other services at Sylvester, and his family for sustaining him.
- His experience suggests music therapy supports mental health during cancer treatment and may benefit others facing similar challenges.
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South Florida man battling rare cancer finds solace in music therapy
By Morgan Rynor Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — There’s a lot Mo Kraiem wants you to know about him. He loves playing sports and going to the gym. Much further down that list, he’s battling cancer. “My gym friend saw a lump on my arm and he touched it accidentally. When he saw me flinch he was like ‘hey, if that really hurts, you need to go get it checked out’,” he said. Kraiem ended up at the Sylvester Comprehensive Canc…

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