Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Cancer Patients Find Solace in Art Therapy
At a clinic in Delhi, cancer patients are finding comfort and joy in painting while they receive chemotherapy.
An 82-year-old man named Kapil Bhasin, who loves mixing colors, paints during his treatment and feels happy and relaxed.
The clinic offers painting workshops for patients and their families to help them cope with the stress of their treatments.
Another patient, Shipra Kapoor, who is being treated for breast cancer, finds painting a way to relax and forget about her illness.
An art therapist, Juhi Shamshery, who herself fought breast cancer, leads these sessions.
She explains that painting helps patients express their feelings and gives them a sense of control.
Studies have shown that art therapy can improve mood and reduce anxiety and pain levels in cancer patients.
The clinic's doctor also participates in the painting sessions to build trust and provide support.
Cancer patients at Medanta Clinic in Delhi participate in art therapy sessions during chemotherapy.
Kapil Bhasin, an 82-year-old lymphoma patient, finds joy and relaxation in painting during his treatment.
Shipra Kapoor, a breast cancer patient, uses painting to cope with her illness and advocates for more psychological support for cancer patients.
Art therapist Juhi Shamshery, a breast cancer survivor, leads the sessions and explains the therapeutic benefits of art.
Studies show that art therapy can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and alleviate pain in cancer patients.
- Who
- Cancer patients and their caregivers at Medanta Clinic in Delhi
- What
- Art therapy sessions to alleviate anxiety and improve mood during chemotherapy
- When
- Ongoing, with specific sessions before chemotherapy
- Where
- Medanta Clinic in Defence Colony, Delhi
- Why
- To provide emotional support, reduce anxiety, and improve the overall well-being of patients and caregivers
- Location
- Medanta Clinic, Defence Colony, Delhi
- Patients Involved
- Kapil Bhasin, Shipra Kapoor
- Art Therapist
- Juhi Shamshery
- Treatment Types
- Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy
- Study Benefits
- Improved mood, reduced anxiety, pain levels
- Study Duration
- Benefits lasted 48-72 hours post-session
- Patient Age Range
- 42-82 years
- Cancer Types
- Lymphoma, Breast Cancer