Researchers are reporting a serenading Siamese is proving a hit for cancer patients.

Queensland University psychologist, Dr Maureen Burke, says patients have reported feeling better and more empowered after listening to the cat, Buddy, doing backup vocals on a relaxation tape.

According to Dr Burke, Buddy's meowing was included in a relaxation and visualisation tape she had made following a friend's diagnosis with breast cancer.

"Buddy "talked" to my friend and was imagined in a visual imagery exercise "killing" the vermin which was her cancer," she says.

"After her positive feedback I realised a generic tape for all cancer sufferers could be produced and would hopefully be equally as beneficial for them".

Burke says Buddy had also helped ease her own pain associated with cancer. "Buddy came into my life six months after the death of my husband from bone cancer. As time passed I realised how much Buddy had contributed to my well being and the psychologist in me wondered how I could articulate this to help others".

Veterinary Science Associate Professor, Judith Blackshaw, says the health benefits of having animals in hospitals and nursing homes are well documented.

"Even though it's difficult to measure the benefits, what matters is that people say they feel better after listening", said Dr Blackshaw.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the tapes will go towards cancer research.