TheOncoPT Podcast

Send us Fan Mail As cancer survivorship improves, you WILL see more patients with chronic side effects & impairments. One of these side effects is chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).  Unfortunately, CIPN can be challenging to treat, & much research still needs to be done to determine the best methods to treat CIPN.  As today’s guest said, “we are really good at treating the...

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation reflect those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Do you ever feel stuck treating neuropathy, like you’re hitting a brick wall?  Same.   Neuropathy can be challenging to address, but it’s very common in cancer rehab.  And it’s not just chemotherap...

Send us Fan Mail If this podcast episode title got you fired up, GOOD.  APTA CSM took place this weekend in Boston, & I have THOUGHTS. This was my favorite CSM thus far, but it also highlighted some major issues within our profession that need to be addressed.  Let’s get into it. If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I'm hosting a LIVE writing spr...

Send us Fan Mail APTA CSM is to PT like Christmas is to Santa Claus - this is OUR TIME.  In this special pre-CSM episode, we’re counting down our favorite things about #APTACSM, what you don’t want to miss at the conference, AND how to get your hands on our brand new Oncology Rehab: A Pocket Guide .   Listen now! If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I&apo...

Send us Fan Mail We’re all about multidisciplinary care here at TheOncoPT.  But sometimes the “how” of multidisciplinary care is challenging to implement.  Should your patient see multiple disciplines at the same time?  Should we stack appointments in one day?  Or space them out? The cleanest answer is, it depends.  But if you’re ready for a real answer, tune into today’s episode! Dr. Sharon Gorma...

Send us Fan Mail Cardiotoxicities are rampant in oncology, affecting patients during active treatment AND for the rest of their life.   Now consider that many of your patients are moms…who were pregnant…& experienced the cardiovascular effects that commonly accompany pregnancy. TALK ABOUT A DOUBLE WHAMMY that we are totally glossing over in OncoPT. In this week’s episode on TheOncoPT Podcast,...

Send us Fan Mail Oncology & emergency departments share a core experience: we treat very complicated patients. Physically...psychologically...socially...our patients face a lot. But what I think emergency department PT has really figured out is how to approach a variety of patients, with varying complexities, & still keep it simple . Drs. Rebekah Griffith, Jenna Segraves, & Mark Magdal...

Send us Fan Mail The countdown to #CSM2024 is on!   This week, we’re highlighting a super important topic that often gets glossed over in cancer rehab: AYA Oncology.  Speakers Scott Capozza, Dr. Eric Galvez, & Dr. Leanna Blanchard discuss the unique needs of the AYA population through their own perspectives as cancer survivors. Plus, you’ll better understand the multifactorial needs of AYA sur...

Send us Fan Mail Tough conversations are a given in cancer rehab - there’s truly no way out of them. From the diagnosis of cancer to chronic impairments to financial toxicity, there’s a plethora of challenging topics that we MUST discuss with our patients.  But why is it so hard??? In short, nobody likes delivering bad news.  We got into health care to HELP people, not make them feel bad. So why n...

Send us Fan Mail While the New Year may seem like the completely wrong time to discuss burnout, it’s actually more important than ever.  Why?  Because 2024 is just going to be another 2023…unless you do something about it. In our fast-paced world of healthcare, the demand for exceptional patient care often comes at a cost – the risk of burnout among healthcare professionals. In a recent enlighteni...

Send us Fan Mail 2023 - what a year.  To send this year out with a bang, we’re covering highlights (& lows) from 2023, predictions for the new year, & some special birthday wishes from YOU to celebrate TheOncoPT’s 5th birthday! Join the waitlist for The Cancer Rehab Community Conference 2024 at TheOncoPT.com/waitlist To join The Cancer Rehab Community (for FREE!), visit TheOncoPT.com/commu...

Send us Fan Mail Health care is ever-evolving, whether you like it or not.  And if you’re going to practice smarter in 2024, you’ve got to shift your perspective. The big shift in question?  Transcending the boundaries of care (aka how we’ve always done things) & step into a holistic approach for both your patients & you.   This recap episode dives into insightful conversations with past g...

Send us Fan Mail More than EVER, I am convinced of this one thing: We need more specialists in oncology physical therapy.  Not that we need more people taking that 7 hour exam - we need oncology patient care SPECIALISTS, because more patients than ever are diagnosed with cancer & require specialized care.  Run of the mill PT simply will not cut it.  PERIOD. In this episode, we’re reflecting on...

Send us Fan Mail It’s almost 2024 baby!  In this episode, we’re reflecting on the importance of collaboration in cancer rehab and highlighting some of the most impactful moments from the podcast this year. The theme of collaboration is explored through interviews with various professionals, including physical therapists, oncology acupuncturists, and experts in pelvic health and emergency departmen...

Send us Fan Mail The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has some brand new updates that will go into effect in 2024.  Here’s why they should matter to you: They’re all about exercise! Specifically, the updates clarify the requirements for pre-operative functional assessments & appropriate referrals to exercise programs & rehabilitation. This is huge for so many reaso...

Send us Fan Mail On November 11, 2023, I hosted the first EVER Cancer Rehab Community Conference.  It’s still sinking in that I put together a whole conference with 11 mind-blowing speakers for over 100 registrants! After taking a few days to recover & process what happened at #TCRCC2023, it’s time to recap the experience, share our biggest takeaways, & how this movement is already impacti...

Send us Fan Mail As you know, collaboration is the name of the game in cancer rehab. While PT, OT, & speech therapy instantly come to mind, there’s actually quite a few more disciplines we’re not including in this collaboration.   Including oncology acupuncture ⬇️ Oncology acupuncture has been around for a while, & many of your patients already use acupuncture to help with various treatmen...

Send us Fan Mail Rehab is NOT well-integrated into advanced cancer care.  But these patients need rehab EVEN MORE than many patients with early-stage cancer. November is Hospice & Palliative Care Month, so this is the perfect time to talk about a patient population very near & dear to my heart.   Listen now! If you want a structured way to get started on your ABPTS oncology case report, I&...

Send us Fan Mail Health care is sick.   Obviously, we’re no strangers to illness.  But health care as an industry, as a profession, as a vocation is sick.   & will continue to get worse unless we implement real solutions. We’ve already seen other industries implement these solutions, & they’re working.  It’s time to make it happen for real in health care. Joe Sanok is a licensed profession...

Send us Fan Mail Two years ago, I attended a conference with a brand-new OncoPT, who was really excited for one session in particular. This session began with a speaker *LITERALLY* asking for feedback & ways to improve the section for members. But when my friend bravely raised her hand & vulnerably shared a challenge she was facing & asked for help, she was met with this response: &quo...

Send us Fan Mail Every once in a while, you're a part of a conversation that changes the entire trajectory of your career.  This is one of them. Many of your patients are mothers, some even new mothers.  So how does that affect your plan of care?   Turns out, potentially A LOT.  Pregnant & postpartum patients experience tremendous change to their bodies, which absolutely affects their mov...

Send us Fan Mail Every October, the pink wave of breast cancer awareness comes crashing in.   Yet, this pink wave glosses over the fact that breast cancer kills more than 43,000 women every year.   Meanwhile, metastatic breast cancer (the breast cancer that kills) receives so little attention, research focus, & funding.  And this changes little, year to year. Part of why metastatic breast canc...

Send us Fan Mail It’s official!  We are ONE MONTH away from The First-Ever Cancer Rehab Community Conference! We’ve been busy planning this event for months, & now I’m finally taking you behind the scenes on why The Cancer Rehab Community Conference is going to be the best conference experience you’ve ever had. Listen now for all the deets. AND SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY at TheOncoPT.com/conference...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re like me, I thought I was finished with specialization stuff once I got my exam results. WRONG. Because that’s actually only the start . Maintaining your board certification is an ongoing process that demonstrates your commitment to continued learning & growth throughout your OncoPT career. Now that I’m actually going through my first round of MOSC requirements, I tur...

Send us Fan Mail Prostate cancer is one of the most common diagnoses you’ll probably see as an OncoPT...   So we’re long overdue for a prostate cancer deep dive. Today’s episode is the perfect recap on this all too common diagnosis, plus: 🔵Prostate cancer, by the numbers  🔵Treatment regimens for patients with prostate cancer 🔵How prostate cancer & its treatments affect your patients 🔵Commo...