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Ep. 143 - From patient to thriver & advocate - Dr. Eric Galvez, PT


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One of my students recently shared that their mom is cancer-free. And the whole class clapped & cheered.

Damn, that felt good.

One of the coolest things we do as PTs is to help patients navigate the "after cancer" experience. But we have a lot to learn about this side of the diagnosis.

Dr. Eric Galvez, PT is a brain tumor thriver & advocate who has traveled the world to serve young adult & brain tumor survivors. In addition to the TWO books he's authored, he's also serving as the membership chair for @apta.oncbfsig & spearheading the upcoming PT Day of Service balance & falls screening event (which you should definitely participate in!).

Eric & I talked about his treatment, his rehab experience (as a patient in his own facility), & what PTs need to know about patients living beyond their brain tumor.

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If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence.

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