From silence into song: an art–science collaboration with survivor trees and laryngectomy singers

Where radiation carries complex cultural meanings, these findings highlight the importance of reframing it within clinical and public health contexts-as both a source of harm, and a means of healing. The results demonstrate that immersive, nature-linked co-creation not only assists in meaning-making and relational wellbeing for individuals recovering from voice-altering cancer treatments, but also underscores the potential of such approaches to complement healthcare interventions by fostering emotional recovery and social connectedness. The study furthermore strengthens the existing underpinnings for future mixed-methods and longitudinal research to examine the broader impacts of arts-health collaborations.