TheOncoPT Podcast

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 cancer is so underfunded, so poorly understood, & so problematic is the oversexualization of breast cancer. Breasts are sexy, breast cancer is pink, & nobody likes to think about breasts killing somebody.

However, here we are, in 2023 with still no cure for metastatic breast cancer in a world where companies & corporations “go pink” every October as a PR campaign.

To take some real steps towards changing this narrative, listen to this episode NOW.

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case reports can be daunting & overwhelming.  Plus how are you supposed to fit writing into your already busy schedule?

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report.

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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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!

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case reports can be daunting & overwhelming.  Plus how are you supposed to fit writing into your already busy schedule?

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report.

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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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 turned to my good friend, Dr. Jen Bernstein, who now serves as the APTA Oncology Specialization Chair.

Today on the podcast, Jen dives into her own MOSC experience, how she tackled the requirements while balancing a busy work & social life, & what she recommends for clinicians starting their own MOSC process.

No matter if MOSC is just around the corner for you (or several years away), you do NOT want to miss this step-by-step tutorial on how to accomplish your specialty certification & maintenance goals.

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Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case reports can be daunting & overwhelming.  Plus how are you supposed to fit writing into your already busy schedule?

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report.

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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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

🔵Common impairments your patients will face

Listen now!

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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Palliative care is not the same as hospice. Period.

While common, this misconception is problematic & is keeping your patients from getting truly comprehensive care throughout their cancer care journey.

In today’s conversation with Dr. Lori Boright, we dive into what palliative care really means within oncology, how prehab & palliative care are more closely related than you think, & how to actually implement rehab into palliative care as a first step. All this to truly improve the quality of care (& life!) your patient experiences, no matter the phase of their cancer experience.

Listen now!

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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September 30 is the final deadline for your ABPTS Oncology application. On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m answering your burning questions about the application process, your case report, & what to do when you get writer’s block.

Plus, stay tuned for exciting news about an upcoming webinar that will take your case report writing prowess to new heights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to turn your case reports from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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Imagine feeling less stressed & less frustrated with your practice, because you know how to tackle any diagnosis, any impairment, any complicated patient case that comes your way.

This isn’t a dream. This can totally be reality. Feeling confidently certain that you can address your patient’s impairments, no matter what diagnosis, what treatments, what complications they may face is possible.

But the path to this competent confidence may be one you’re avoiding (intentionally or unintentionally). Ready for it?

Specialization.

There’s a ton of reasons why I keep talking about this topic, & in today’s episode, we're exploring five fantastic reasons why 2023 should be the year you set your sights on this path and even consider sitting for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Certification exam.

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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September is a huge month for cancer awareness, including thyroid cancer.

The good news is thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon, with a pretty decent survival rate.

The bad news, it’s still cancer, & it may be on the rise.

In this episode, we’re reviewing the basics of this lesser-known cancer, treatment options, & how your patients’ functional mobility & quality of life can be affected.

So let’s dive into it!

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is an often silent yet prevalent issue that casts a shadow over the lives of many cancer survivors.  Despite its high occurrence, PFD remains an undertreated facet of cancer rehabilitation, leaving patients to often silently suffer.

Meet the OncoPT working to change this dismal reality:

Dr. Alexandra Hill is a renowned expert in the field of oncology rehabilitation and pelvic floor health. Her expertise uncovers the often overlooked challenge of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) in cancer survivorship. 

In today’s episode, we uncover why pelvic floor dysfunction is so prevalent in oncology, plus easy-to-implement strategies on HOW to screen your patients for PFD & how to get started treating it…even if you’re not a pelvic floor specialist.  

Listen now!

Writing your oncology specialty exam case report is a huge undertaking.  And it’s easy to make silly mistakes that can derail your entire writing process.

Make sure you're not forgetting these 5 crucial things when writing your case report!

Grab your FREE checklist now!

Case reports can be daunting & overwhelming.  Plus how are you supposed to fit writing into your already busy schedule?

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report.

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport!

Case Report Writing Workshop is my proven method to transform your blank screen into a complete first draft of your case report, without pulling out your hair in the process.  

Best of all, it's approved for 8 PT CEU hours! 

Enroll today at TheOncoPT.com/casereport.

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There’s a time & a place for hard truths in cancer rehab.

But “tough love” can sometimes cross the line into cruelty for our patients.  

Cancer is taxing in every realm of a patient’s existence; the last thing they need is for their rehab professional to be cruel in the name of blunt honesty or “just telling it like it is.”

As a cancer rehab physical therapist, it's essential to maintain a compassionate and patient-centered approach while still ensuring the best care for your clients. 

Listen now to gain insights, inspiration, and practical strategies to find that perfect balance between "tough love" and the creation of a safe emotional space in the world of cancer rehabilitation. Remember, you are exactly the therapist that your patients need - let's make every interaction count. 

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