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Case reports are one of the most important ways we can advance cancer rehab.

Now I know what you’re probably thinking right now: “my ABPTS case report isn’t due for another couple months.  Why are we talking about case reports now?”

The reality is, you need to start your case report TODAY.  Writing your case report is a time-consuming & challenging process.  By waiting, you’re just asking for disaster.  Starting your case report NOW can help you avoid common pitfalls and produce a high-quality report that advances oncology physical therapy.

Register for Case Report Writing Workshop today!

Case Report Writing Workshop, the proven plan to take you from blank page to finished first draft.  Join us here: https://TheOncoPT.com/casereport

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Starting a private practice is one thing, but keeping a private practice oncology clinic running for 3 years through a pandemic is a different thing entirely.

Lisa Sylvestri, a seasoned oncology & lymphedema physical therapist, has been running her own private clinic (Oasis Physical Therapy & Wellness) for the past three years. Lisa's dedication to helping cancer patients regain their physical strength and improve their overall quality of life is truly inspiring. 

In this podcast interview, Lisa shared the behind-the-scenes details of what it takes to run a successful private oncology physical therapy clinic. From the challenges she has faced to the rewards she has reaped, Lisa's insights will undoubtedly be valuable to anyone who is considering starting their own private practice in this field.

Save 25% on Lisa’s new course, Starting a Lymphedema and Oncology Rehab Business - use discount code ONCOPT!

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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There’s a lot of opportunity to stretch & grow this spring, especially in your clinical practice.

But you may be hesitant to try new approaches for one simple reason: you want to avoid making mistakes.

But this can actually harm our patients, more than help them.

And this is actually holding our profession back.

In this episode, I am spilling ALLL my secrets on how to lean into your mistakes EFFECTIVELY so that you can truly grow as a PT & actually help your patients in the process.  Listen now!

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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We are back from APTA-CSM 2020, & it was a blast!

The courses were phenomenal, the platform presentations were fantastic, & the oncology PT community is so vibrant - it's incredible to see how much the Academy is growing & the young professional/student interest & excitement! 

I learned soooo much this year, but after reflecting on the excitement & education from this weekend, I've narrowed my top take-away points.

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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It can be easy to get lost in all the different cancer treatments & side effects.

"What does what again?"

Good thing Corissa Decker, BSN, RN, BMTCN is back to teach us about common side effects, mechanisms, & other things to know about chemotherapy & biological therapy, but don't worry: she makes it easy to follow & understand, so you'll walk away with exactly what you need to know!

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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While cancer can affect a person at any age, AYA cancer survivors experience unique challenges.  And these challenges can affect them for potentially the rest of their life, beyond direct treatment side effects.  

Physical therapist & cancer survivor, Scott Capozza, understands this experience firsthand.

While Scott initially did not want the “label” of cancer survivor, he has dedicated his career to serving oncology patients, especially the Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) patient population.  

In today’s episode, we discuss the unique challenges AYA survivors can face, including financial toxicity, infertility, dating issues, job insecurity, & more PLUS what you can do to help your AYA patients.

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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After over a decade of advocacy, lobbying, educating, and more, the Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) was finally signed into law.

However, this doesn't mean that we can sit back and relax.

I invited Sarah Bramblette from the Lymphedema Advocacy Group to share what this bill means for us and our patients, and what we must do moving forward to close the care gap for all patients with lymphedema.

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Presenting at a conference can be a really exciting way to be more involved in your profession and to potentially Advance your career. however, the thought of putting together a presentation, compiling all that material, standing up on stage, and answering audience questions can be a little scary overwhelming.

But it doesn't have to be.

Meredith Stutz and Naomi Klingbeil recently presented at APTA CSM 2023 on the mentorship program they co-lead.  In today's episode, Meredith and Naomi share all the secrets behind creating their first presentation, working with their dream team (including previous guests Dr. Alexandra Hill & Scott Capozza), and delivering a stellar presentation.

You'll walk away with tips and strategies to help bring your own conference presentation to life, so don't miss out on this amazing podcast episode. 

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Okay, so not leaving cancer rehab altogether.  But you should totally take a break from exclusively rehab conferences, & here's why:

As rehab professionals, we often attend conferences related to our specific field.  But that’s usually where it stops.  Most rehab pros will never attend a non-rehab conference.

But you’re actually missing out on a TON of helpful rehab info…say what?!

Attending conferences outside of your specialty allows for tremendous opportunities to learn more about oncology, advocate for cancer rehab, & network with other health care professionals, which I would never get at a PT conference.  

In this episode, I’m sharing the key takeaways from the recent Cowtown Oncology Nursing Symposium, plus exactly why you should attend learning opportunities in other disciplines.  

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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OncoPTs can serve in any setting to help patients diagnosed with cancer, including…the emergency department?

Yep, especially the emergency department.

Dr. Rebekah Griffith is a highly experienced physical therapist specializing in emergency medicine. She’s been working in the emergency department (ED) for almost a decade, where she has played a vital role in the early management and treatment of patients with a wide range of conditions, even those with a cancer diagnosis.

In today’s episode, I picked her brain on how OncoPT & the emergency department are so interwoven, plus how her quality improvement initiatives can be used to advocate for the inclusion of physical therapists for all oncology patients, including those in the emergency department.  

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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