{"id":239,"date":"2024-05-15T07:01:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T07:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2024-08-14T19:23:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T19:23:42","slug":"15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Uplifting Songs for Cancer Patients: A Playlist for Hope and Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Music can be powerful and inspiring, helping us overcome adversities and become courageous again. The right song can be a powerful healing and motivation tool. The melody uplifts our mood, and the lyrics inspire us. Cancer patients, in their time of need, would greatly benefit from hearing uplifting and motivating songs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here, we are providing a list of songs for cancer patients. You and your loved one can use this list and listen to it when you need inspiration. With our playlist, you can build and find other songs to expand for cancer patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_671815484_S.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful musical poster with notes and musical instruments vector illustration. Playful background for live concert events, music festivals and shows, party flyer \" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_671815484_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_671815484_S-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_671815484_S-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_671815484_S-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#How_were_these_songs_selected\" >How were these songs selected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#The_Playlist_15_Uplifting_Songs_for_Cancer_Patients\" >The Playlist: 15 Uplifting Songs for Cancer Patients<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_1_I_Am_Light_%E2%80%93_India_Arie\" >Song 1: I Am Light &#8211; India Arie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_2_Ill_Be_There_%E2%80%93_Jesse_Glynne\" >Song 2: I&#8217;ll Be There &#8211; Jesse Glynne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_3_Could_Have_Been_Me_%E2%80%93_The_Struts\" >Song 3: Could Have Been Me &#8211; The Struts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_4_Trustfall_%E2%80%93_PNK\" >Song 4: Trustfall &#8211; P!NK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_5_Keep_Holding_On_%E2%80%93_Avril_Lavigne\" >Song 5: Keep Holding On &#8211; Avril Lavigne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_6_Home_%E2%80%93_Phillip_Phillips\" >Song 6: Home &#8211; Phillip Phillips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_7_Fight_Song_%E2%80%93_Rachel_Platten\" >Song 7: Fight Song &#8211; Rachel Platten<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_8_Unconditionally_%E2%80%93_Katy_Perry\" >Song 8: Unconditionally &#8211; Katy Perry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_9_Try_Everything_%E2%80%93_Shakira\" >Song 9: Try Everything &#8211; Shakira<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_10_Firework_%E2%80%93_Katy_Perry\" >Song 10: Firework &#8211; Katy Perry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_11_Unwritten_%E2%80%93_Natasha_Bedingfield\" >Song 11: Unwritten &#8211; Natasha Bedingfield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_12_I_Wont_Give_Up_%E2%80%93_Jason_Mraz\" >Song 12: I Won&#8217;t Give Up &#8211; Jason Mraz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_13_I_Am_Enough_%E2%80%93_Daphne_Willis\" >Song 13: I Am Enough &#8211; Daphne Willis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_14_Stand_By_You_%E2%80%93_Rachel_Platten\" >Song 14: Stand By You &#8211; Rachel Platten<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Song_15_Trying_My_Best_%E2%80%93_Anson_Seabra\" >Song 15: Trying My Best &#8211; Anson Seabra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/15-uplifting-songs-for-cancer-patients-a-playlist-for-hope-and-healing\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_were_these_songs_selected\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How were these songs selected?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The songs are selected based on their upbeat melodies and uplifting lyrics. The songs incite a motivating emotion and deliver positive and empathetic messages to cancer patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We select the songs in a way that speaks about <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-prevent-cancer\/\">different aspects of the cancer<\/a> healing journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From initial news to cancer treatment, songs for cancer patients can help them stay strong and motivated. The songs catalyze their motivation to continue the journey despite the numerous physical pain and mental challenges the cancer patients are going through. Cancer patients are resilient and have a lot of wisdom and strength to share with the world. Let those songs motivate and comfort cancer patients and bring the best out of their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Playlist_15_Uplifting_Songs_for_Cancer_Patients\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Playlist: 15 Uplifting Songs for Cancer Patients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_1_I_Am_Light_%E2%80%93_India_Arie\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 1: I Am Light &#8211; India Arie<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"India.Arie - I Am Light (Lyric Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ism8dBjxKvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This song is about overcoming trauma, self-doubts, and past mistakes that caused pain. &#8220;I am light,&#8221; meaning the listener, the cancer patient, can imagine shaving off their external and internal worries and pain and becoming a light shining from within.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_2_Ill_Be_There_%E2%80%93_Jesse_Glynne\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 2: I&#8217;ll Be There &#8211; Jesse Glynne<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Jess Glynne - I&#039;ll Be There [Official Video]\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iQp1_GfDhwQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This song is about a time of aloneness; people around you will come through to support you. The cancer treatment can bring forth lots of pain and loneliness. But the song reminds us that we can find people around us who will help us through our hard times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_3_Could_Have_Been_Me_%E2%80%93_The_Struts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 3: Could Have Been Me &#8211; The Struts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Struts - Could have been me (lyrics)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rfHGqvbSjkA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This song is about living the best life one can ever have\u2014never leaving any regrets. It motivates cancer patients to shine in the best way they can. It is a rock and roll song with upbeat tunes. The lyrics want people not to be afraid of the world and the hardships of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_4_Trustfall_%E2%80%93_PNK\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 4: Trustfall &#8211; P!NK<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"P!NK - TRUSTFALL (Official Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D2KE2a5qo0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We feel afraid of falling when we take a plunge, but we have to trust that things will fall into place. We can dream of achieving something great. As a cancer patient, the fear of falling and going through treatments is real. The only way to get through it is to trust that things will come together during treatments and continue to dream beyond the current illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_5_Keep_Holding_On_%E2%80%93_Avril_Lavigne\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 5: Keep Holding On &#8211; Avril Lavigne<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Keep Holding On - Avril Lavigne (Lyrics) \ud83c\udfb5\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wKzm2tl0G4Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This song talks about going through a hard time and feeling like there&#8217;s no end to the suffering. A cancer patient might feel alone in their treatment and cancer. Someone is there to <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/what-to-say-when-someone-is-diagnosed-with-cancer-2\/\">support the cancer patient<\/a> in making it through. Keep holding on to the hope and strength that you have. The song will encourage you to lean on your support system and hold on to the hope you all have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_6_Home_%E2%80%93_Phillip_Phillips\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 6: Home &#8211; Phillip Phillips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Phillip Phillips - Home\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HoRkntoHkIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The song talks about rolling down an unfamiliar road that makes us fearful. Whether we could be lost on the journey or know what we will deal with down the path, make the familiar road your home. Cancer diagnosis and treatment can feel like rolling down an unfamiliar road. This song encourages the cancer patient to make the journey a homely one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_7_Fight_Song_%E2%80%93_Rachel_Platten\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 7: Fight Song &#8211; Rachel Platten<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rachel Platten - Fight Song (Lyrics)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v88yF2stnag?start=5&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The song talks about how someone feels when they have a lot going on in their head. They might experience setbacks or lose significant events in life. This is a song to encourage cancer patients to get up and fight, take back their lives, and feel alright about things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_8_Unconditionally_%E2%80%93_Katy_Perry\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 8: Unconditionally &#8211; Katy Perry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Katy Perry - Unconditionally (Lyrics)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZRvNrAOYH8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We all have insecurities, and we want to be loved unconditionally. This song encourages cancer patients to examine their insecurities and allow their loved ones to love them unconditionally. There is no need to apologize for your flaws or your cancer diagnosis because you will be loved and accepted unconditionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_9_Try_Everything_%E2%80%93_Shakira\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 9: Try Everything &#8211; Shakira<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Zootopia - Try Everything (Lyrics, Shakira)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jpqV3dzYOgk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes, we face setbacks. We mess up or get sick. Sometimes, cancer returns after a set of treatments. This song encourages cancer patients to continue to get back up and not give up on the journey. You are doing enough, and don&#8217;t beat yourself up when things don&#8217;t work as expected. Continue to try different treatment options, and don&#8217;t give up, knowing you have done your best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_10_Firework_%E2%80%93_Katy_Perry\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 10: Firework &#8211; Katy Perry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Katy Perry - Firework (Official Music Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QGJuMBdaqIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes, we feel like a plastic bag, not as valuable. But the song reminds us that we can ignite the light within us and own our light. Cancer patients can often feel that illness took something away from them. But the song reminds them that they are fireworks, and they are worthy to shoot across the sky and shine. They are original, and doors will be opened for them for chances to shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_11_Unwritten_%E2%80%93_Natasha_Bedingfield\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 11: Unwritten &#8211; Natasha Bedingfield<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Lyrics)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqutQmkeSdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This song inspires people not to put themselves in a box. They are keeping the future wide open. As cancer patients, they are diagnosed with cancer, but the rest of their lives are undefined. The future is a clean slate; they are waiting for you to write unique stories. Take a moment to feel the beauty of nature and feel for yourself, and get ready to find out what words you should put on your paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_12_I_Wont_Give_Up_%E2%80%93_Jason_Mraz\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 12: I Won&#8217;t Give Up &#8211; Jason Mraz<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Jason Mraz - I Won&#039;t Give Up (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TdN5GyTl8K0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The song speaks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/personal_care_and_beauty-products-that-cause-cancer\/\">beauty and uniqueness of cancer<\/a> patients. It describes the journey someone has taken in their life and how another loved one will not give up on them and will always be there to support them. The song encourages and sends a powerful message that they won&#8217;t give up on cancer patients even if things get rough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_13_I_Am_Enough_%E2%80%93_Daphne_Willis\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 13: I Am Enough &#8211; Daphne Willis<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Daphne Willis - I Am Enough (Official Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zm-E33zgxXQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When our minds are filled with doubts, blame, self-hate, and heartbreak, we are our worst enemies. The song helps cancer patients, in the midst of doubts, blame, and self-hate, to know that they are good enough as they are. This is a self-loving song that helps someone see themselves in the mirror so that they can overcome <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-survivor-stories\/\">their fear and continue to shine<\/a> after the cancer storm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_14_Stand_By_You_%E2%80%93_Rachel_Platten\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 14: Stand By You &#8211; Rachel Platten<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Stand By You - Rachel Platten Lyrics\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B3blT1IRafU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are lots of scars from cancer treatment. The song\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">gives cancer patients comfort<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, knowing that even if they have tears or scars or are hurt, someone will help them walk through the journey. Because you, as the cancer patient, are never alone. Some people will help you find support and find that breakthrough for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Song_15_Trying_My_Best_%E2%80%93_Anson_Seabra\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Song 15: Trying My Best &#8211; Anson Seabra<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Anson Seabra - Trying My Best (Official Music Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6jJD_bXymR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When the people outside look into a cancer patient&#8217;s life, they can feel that the cancer patients have it all together. But the fact is that they are trying their best every day, and things can still be hard. This song gives cancer patient comfort in knowing that life doesn&#8217;t have to be perfect and they are doing their best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Music Helps Cancer Patients?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Music helps cancer patients stay upbeat and motivated in a unique way. The lyrics can be words of comfort to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/how-to-support-someone-with-cancer\/\">emotional support<\/a>, and the melody can calm our minds or create a positive environment in times of stress and setbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When our mind is full of anxious, worrying, and sad thoughts about our future or illnesses, it goes on repeat and creates a loop of stress and anxiety. With uplifting music for cancer patients, they can break away from their negative thoughts and focus on love, hope, dreams, and positive messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Positive and uplifting songs will change how cancer patients think about their current hardships and challenges. The uplifting songs will encourage cancer patients to focus on the good things in life so they will no longer be stressed and anxious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Music provides an emotional outlet for cancer patients, allowing them to express emotions that would be hard to express through verbal communication or writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Music entices certain emotions, from the lyrics to the beats to the melody. Our brain takes the frequencies of melodies and stimulates our nervous system to make us calmer or more refreshing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The songs provided in this article uplift the mood and give a positive outlook on cancer treatments and the survival journey. I encourage you to share songs that bring cancer patients hope and healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please share our playlist with anyone who may benefit from the lyrics and melodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What are your favorite uplifting songs? Comment down below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Posts You May Like<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-survivor-stories\/\">Cancer Survivor Stories: Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Hope<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/most-important-questions-to-ask-your-oncologist\/\">15 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Oncologist<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Uplifting Songs to Add to Your Cancer Fighting List<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2006 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/senior-year-college-bucket-list-copy.png\" alt=\"15 Uplifting Songs to Add to your Cancer Fighting List for hope and healing\" width=\"335\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/senior-year-college-bucket-list-copy.png 600w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/senior-year-college-bucket-list-copy-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/senior-year-college-bucket-list-copy-512x1024.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music can be powerful and inspiring, helping us overcome adversities and become courageous again. The right song can be a powerful healing and motivation tool. The melody uplifts our mood, and the lyrics inspire us. Cancer patients, in their time of need, would greatly benefit from hearing uplifting and motivating songs.\u00a0 Here, we are providing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":242,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-patient-news"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true],"web-stories-poster-portrait":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-640x853.jpg",640,853,true],"web-stories-publisher-logo":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-96x96.jpg",96,96,true],"web-stories-thumbnail":["https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Depositphotos_253012498_XL-150x100.jpg",150,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Amy Mou","author_link":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/author\/amymou0gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Music can be powerful and inspiring, helping us overcome adversities and become courageous again. 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