TheOncoPT Podcast

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Welcome to the intro episode of TheOncoPT Podcast! I'm your host, Elise Decker - proud oncology & lymphedema physical therapist from Fort Worth, Texas! 

In TheOncoPT Podcast, I'll interview oncology experts, practitioners, & even patients to help you on your way to becoming a confident, competent OncoPT.  

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For this episode, I interviewed one of my role models & godmother, Carol Kottenstette, PT, DPT, who started her journey with cancer in 2009. It was truly eye-opening for me to hear for the first time about her full experience & to hear wisdom from this amazing lady!

Today's special guest is Corissa Decker, BSN, RN, & she brought all the knowledge today about inpatient oncology units. Check it out!

0:48 Why she became an oncology nurse

2:54 Why an oncology patient would be receiving inpatient vs. outpatient treatment

12:30 Restrictions on working with patients on an inpatient unit

14:02 Platelets, Platelets, Platelets

22:36 "Missed Opportunities"

24:51 Corissa's words for new & aspiring oncoPTs