Taking Charge of My Cancer

Danielle Rogers is an advanced oncology nurse practitioner with over 25 years of oncology specificexperience. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau honor nursing society, International Society of Nurses in Genetics,  is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner through the Oncology Nurse Credentialing Center. She is certifi...

Dr. Janeen Blythe is a board-certified geriatric specialist physical therapist who has been practicing and teaching for the past 8 years. She graduated from the University of Florida Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in May of 2018. Since graduation, she has been practicing in a variety of settings (short term rehab, long term care, and outpatient) with older adult patients. Dr. Blythe has worked...

Victoria Rodriguez is a DPT student from Tampa in her final year at Nova Southeastern University. She previously graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences. She will be graduating in May and moving back to Tampa, with hopes to pursue Oncology or Neurological rehabilitation. Connect with Derly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyre...

Dr. Elena Zincov is a trailblazer in women's health. She is redefining how women navigate their health journey with a science-backed, health span forward approach. As a naturopathic medical doctor & entrepreneur, Dr. Elena has dedicated her career to empowering women to thrive at every stage of life. Her clinic is at the forefront of progressive therapies, offering personalized solutions for h...

From Miami, Florida, 22 years old graduate UF with a bachelors degree of science in applied philosophy and kinesiology (APK) and a minor in business administration. Returning to the University of Florida to attend the DPT program this upcoming fall. Has been interning here for the past four months and in the summer she is headed back to Miami to travel and also visiting Tampa to help her sister op...

Helen Laktas is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with 12 years of clinical experience specializing in oncology rehabilitation. Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented evidence-based treatment protocols to elevate care for patients with head and neck, breast, and gynecologic cancers. Helen currently serves as an Oncology Key Accounts Manager with Tactile...

Walter is a graduated from the University of South Florida Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. His interests include health promotion, wellness, and oncology. He plans to pursue a career in oncology and eventually earn a Ph. D.  On his free time , he likes to read, run and spend time in nature. Connect with Derly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Avan Armaghani, MD, is a breast medical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, where she treats both women and men with breast cancer. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Medical Sciences from the University of Florida in 2009 and went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2012. She completed her Internal Medicine...

Jocelyn Blatchley OTR/L, CLT-LANA is an occupational therapist originally from Melbourne, FL and currently living in Tampa. She has been a practicing OT the last 14 years and recently transitioned to a Southeast Medical Advisor role with JOBST compression garments. She has experience working in acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab & home health. She is passionate about lymphedema care...

Dr. Lesli Bell is a highly respected clinician, educator, and innovator who has dedicated nearly 30 years to the field of lymphology. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in the management of breast cancer–related lymphedema and fibrosis, helping to advance both clinical practice and professional education worldwide. For more than 25 years, Dr. Bell has taught advanced therapeutic techniques nati...

Debra Brunson, is a 37-year-old breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed almost a year ago and she can see the light at the end of this year (+) worth of treatments. But being a survivor is not all that she is . She is married, with no kids, but she do have four elderly pugs. They live in Jacksonville, Florida and like to spend most of their time time cuddled up on the couch with the dogs, watchi...

Dr. Michelle Ruiz earned her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from East Carolina University and completed a pre‑doctoral internship at UF Health Science Center specialized in health psychology. Currently, she is a postdoctoral psychology fellow at the University of Florida, specializing in solid‑organ transplant and psycho‑oncology services. Her clinical work centers on coping and adjustment amon...

Dr. Cerbón grew up in Mexico City, where she earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, graduating top of her class. Her performance allowed her to do part of her clinical curriculum at the University of Miami, where she met her mentors, who upon graduating ,hired her as a research assistant for 1 year while she successfully passed all the required exams in...

Now a professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences, He served as associate dean for Clinical Affairs and Quality at UFCD from 2017 until March 2021. In May 2019, Migliorati was appointed president of the American Board of Oral Medicine and subsequently served a one-year term in the role. His current research collaborations focus on supportive care in cancer and the o...

This is the audio from an amazing webinar I did with Lisa Chase PT, Owner and CEO of back to Normal Physical therapy I was so fortunate to be interviewed by her on her Webinar Ask the Experts . I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the Rosario University in Bogota, Colombia in 1990.  I moved to the United States in 1993 and completed a postgraduate Certification in Manual Therap...

Adrienne Langford is an occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and healthcare innovator whose background in the creative arts meaningfully informs her acute care practice. Adrienne specializes in patient-centered interventions that maximize functional outcomes and enhance quality of life. Before entering healthcare, Adrienne worked as a professional photographer–a career that shaped her keen eye fo...

"Maddie McCain is a 3rd year DPT student at the University of Miami. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. Maddie has a special interest in acute care pediatrics, including oncology, and serves as the UM DPT Class of 2026 Secretary." Connect with Derly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Michele Scarlet is a Board-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, Podcast Host of  "Michele Scarlet's True Health Podcast" , and Women’s Health Coach. She’s also the founder of COREFIT, a holistic women’s health program where she helps women uncover what’s really going on in their bodies so they can finall...

Deborah Herlax Enos, CN, is a certified nutritionist, a nationally known healthy-living expert, and a recent breast cancer thriver! . She  was living her  best life.  She was the on-air healthy living expert at Q13 Fox News in Seattle and traveled nationwide as a professional wellness speaker. She  was happily married to the man of her dreams; She went in for her yearly mammogram and , just like t...

Courtney grew up outside of Hartford, Connecticut, where even early on she developed an interest in horses. She started riding as a child, and as an adult this passion developed into becoming an equine veterinarian. She graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After graduation she completed an internship at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey and then...

Natalie is a 3rd year High Point University DPT student originally from Naperville, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa where she also played collegiate soccer. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist who plans to work with athletes in the future. She enjoys playing sports, hiking, music, good food, and spending time with fri...

Laura Parra, MPH, CHES, serves as a Community Programs Specialist at the UF Health Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. She earned her Master of Public Health from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. Before joining the Cancer Institute, Laura gained experience working with Federally Qualified Health Centers and the Florida Department of Health, where she...

Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist who studies aging and is dedicated to challenging menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. As the host of the Hack My Age podcast, she focuses on empowering women navigating the menopausal transition through biohacking techniques. Connect with Derly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Cancerrehabsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

HopeA. Lane, PT, DPT,  is a dedicated APTA Board certified -oncology physical therapist at UF Health.  With her holistic approach, she helps patients manage the physical side effects of cancer treatment, including lymphedema, scar tissue, and balance issues, with the goal of restoring their health and confidence. Beyond her work in oncology, she also treats pelvic health and orthopedic patients, p...

Dani Binnington is the CEO and founder of menopause after cancer . Despite a welcome increase in menopause awareness in recent years, Dani who has been diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 30’s and was later pushed into surgical menopause, found that support for people with a cancer diagnosis is still woefully lacking.  At first, Dani set out to create online support groups but soon realized...