How U2's Music Saved My Life.

A journalist undergoing radiation therapy for a benign tumor near his pituitary gland found solace in listening to U2's music during his treatment. The band's songs helped him escape and relax during the long and difficult sessions, and also served a utilitarian purpose by allowing him to estimate how much of the treatment remained. The music often brought up memories and served as a reminder of the importance of life's small saving graces.