Taylor Swift's music played a unique role in the recovery of Selena Campione, who underwent brain surgery. Singing along to Swift's songs during the operation provided comfort and reassurance, contributing to Campione's smooth recovery.
Taylor Swift's Music Brings Comfort and Healing to Fan During Brain Surgery
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Selena Campione, a 36-year-old mother, recently underwent a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute in New Jersey. What made her surgery unique was the role Taylor Swift's music played in her recovery.
Dr. Nitesh Patel, Campione's surgeon, utilized Quicktome Connectomics, a cutting-edge technology that enables surgeons to monitor a patient's neural network during surgery. Instead of having Campione speak during the operation, Patel encouraged her to sing, using Swift's popular hits as a means of communication.
By monitoring Campione's speech patterns, cadence, and rhythm, Patel could assess any abnormalities or disruptions in her neural network. Singing allowed for continuous monitoring without the interruptions and pauses that occur during regular conversation, making it not only more enjoyable for the patient but also more effective for the surgeon.
Throughout the surgery, Campione sang along to Taylor Swift's well-known songs, including "Shake It Off." Her strong speech pattern and unwavering rhythm reassured the medical team. Campione even believes she may have converted the doctors into Swifties, as she noticed them tapping along to the beat with their tools in one video.
For Campione, Taylor Swift's music provided a sense of familiarity and comfort. As a mother, she felt closer to her daughters, who are avid fans of the pop star. "It helped me, I felt like my daughters were with me," Campione expressed. Swift's music has been a constant presence in her life, playing in her car and home 24 hours a day.
Fortunately, Campione's recovery has been exceptionally smooth since the surgery, surrounded by the support of her friends and family. The use of Swift's music during her operation not only brought her comfort but also contributed to her overall well-being.
Taylor Swift's Impact on Pop Culture
Given Taylor Swift's immense impact on pop culture, one might wonder if this was her first appearance in an operating room. Regardless, her music has undeniably played a significant role in providing comfort and healing to Selena Campione during her brain surgery.
Taylor Swift's Downtime and Upcoming Tour
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has been enjoying some downtime with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, following his successful season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Swift's Eras tour, which recently went on hiatus, will resume in May. The international leg of the tour will begin in Paris, where she will perform for four consecutive nights. Spanning seven months, the Eras Tour will take Swift through Europe and Canada, concluding in December. Additionally, Swift is set to release her next album, "The Tortured Poets Department," on April 19.