Blue

By John Infanti

Photo by Andreea Dimofte

It’s a vista that transports cancer patients and their loved ones away from their treatment center and across the world. As part of the Radiation Oncology Quality of Life program, a treasure trove of paintings and photographs rotates through the department’s waiting room in the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Every piece is created by members of the Radiation Oncology team, including an exhibit called “Blue” by physicist Andreea Dimofte, PhD, which features photos taken across Santorini and showcases the combination of the many shades of blue and white tourists see when visiting the Greek island.

“Sitting in a coffee shop overlooking this blue cupola and the sea behind it, you can’t help but feel that you are surrounded by beauty,” Dimofte said. “I hope this particular exhibit will transport patients to this beautiful island and shift their mindset to more optimistic, positive thoughts.” She also noted that many patients have expressed a desire to visit the island after seeing the photos. Patients can view them as they walk down the hallway toward proton treatment rooms. “It’s a place that makes you feel serene, comfortable, and welcome, and my hope is that these feelings will transfer to our patients,” Dimofte said.

In addition to showcasing art, the Radiation Oncology Quality of Life program also offers patients and their caregivers an immersive, voice-guided virtual-reality meditation program in the waiting room.

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