Up Next

    Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery

    October 28, 2025

    Is this really the best time for a music break? This woman is in the middle of brain surgery. Actually, doctors say talking to a conscious patient is the best way to get feedback on whether they're getting the right part of the brain. Denise Bacon is the woman in this unusual situation. She's loved making music with a band, but Parkinson's Disease has prevented her from playing her beloved clarinet for the past five years. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.

    Watch Live
    Inside Edition Streaming: Keep WatchingInside Edition Streaming: Keep Watching