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In cancer rehab, saying “I don’t know” can feel uncomfortable…

BUT it can also be a powerful tool when paired with the right communication strategies. 

In this TCRCC2025 preview episode, Dr. Alex Eilers shares how to navigate uncertainty with patients, build trust, and elevate your practice even when answers aren’t clear. 

Get a sneak peek of her session, “Navigating Uncertainty in Oncology Rehabilitation: Communication Strategies to Elevate Your Practice When ‘I Don’t Know’ is the Answer,” and learn practical tips to handle the unknown with confidence and professionalism.

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Social determinants of health can make or break a patient’s ability to access and benefit from oncology rehab.

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Hill, PT, shares how factors like transportation, income, geography, and health literacy impact cancer care — and what clinicians can actually do to reduce disparities in their communities.

This conversation is a preview of Dr. Hill’s upcoming session at The Cancer Rehab Community Conference 2025, happening November 7-8, 2025.

🎟️Join us at #TCRCC2025 for two days of actionable education and connection with oncology rehab pros from across the country: TheOncoPT.com/conference

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Have you ever gotten a piece of feedback that left you second-guessing yourself?

We’ve all had those moments when someone’s comment or “helpful advice” sticks with us — and not in a good way. Sometimes it’s a coworker, a supervisor, or even a family member, and before we know it, we’re questioning our decisions and our worth.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the two kinds of feedback every OncoPT encounters:

• Challenging advice from trusted voices that pushes you to grow.
• Noise from people who don’t understand your work, your patients, or your mission.
  
  

You’ll learn how to filter out the noise so you can focus on the feedback that truly matters — the kind that makes you a stronger clinician and elevates your patient care.

PLUS…

If you want to surround yourself with the right voices who challenge, inspire, and support you, The Cancer Rehab Community Conference 2025 is where you need to be.

Join us November 7–8, 2025, and experience two days of meaningful conversations, practical learning, and real connections (now approved for PT & OT CEUs!).

🎟 Save your seat today: TheCancerRehabCommunity.com/conference

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You’ve been studying for what feels like forever.

But if you’re being honest… you’re still not sure if you’re ready.

Are you actually retaining what you’ve studied? Or will everything vanish the second you sit down for the exam?

Enter TheOncoPT YouTube Mini-Exams.

These bite-sized, visual practice exams will transform the way you study. In just a few minutes, you’ll stop second-guessing and start knowing exactly where you stand.

Here’s what’s about to happen:

• You’ll test yourself with 5 real-world oncology questions every Monday & Thursday.
• You’ll finally see your blind spots instead of hoping they don’t show up on exam day.
• You’ll build true confidence — the kind that comes from mastering the material, not just memorizing it.

Your first mini-exam drops this Monday, but don’t wait:
👉 Download your free Mini-Exam Scoresheet now so you can track your answers and growth from Day 1.

It’s time to stop feeling overwhelmed and start walking into the exam knowing you’re ready.

This is the study tool you’ve been waiting for. Let’s do this together.

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You’ve been staring at your ABPTS case report, knowing you need to finish it…

…Your deadline brain says “September 30,”

…WHEN IN REALITY, you need to be done by September 19 if you want to submit stress-free.

This episode is your roadmap to getting it done without losing your mind.

I’m sharing the 3 mistakes PTs make every year that cost them weeks of frustration (and sometimes even their whole application cycle).

You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to:

• Pick the perfect patient case,
• Avoid the CARE statement slip-up that gets so many reports kicked back,
• And finish your case report with time to spare — and confidence to hit “submit.”

Save your seat today in Case Report Writing Workshop.

For more on case report corrections, listen to Ep. 359 - ABPTS Case Report Corrections Made Simple

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Compression bras are so much more than just post-op garments — they’re critical tools for patient comfort, healing, and confidence. 

In this episode, Kayla Broderick (@PrairieWear) shares the design and development process behind the updated Hugger line-up, while Dr. Kelly Sturm (@CancerRehabPT) brings the clinician perspective on fit, function, and patient care. 

Together, we dig into:

• Why compression is more than just support after breast surgery
• How the Hugger PRIMA, VIDA, LUMA, and ARIA meet different patient needs
• Real-world tips for clinicians recommending and fitting compression bras
  
  

This episode is the perfect mix of product insight + clinical application — and it might just change how you think about bras in cancer rehab.

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Got corrections on your ABPTS case report? Step #1 is DON’T PANIC.

Corrections are common and totally fixable. Corrections don’t mean you failed your case report - they are your chance to strengthen your case report and better show off your clinical reasoning.

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to read your feedback, make the right changes, and resubmit with confidence. 

Let’s resubmit that case report.

P.S. if you need help on your case report, you’re going to looooooove Case Report Writing Workshop!

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The countdown is on! 

The Cancer Rehab Community Conference 2025 (#TCRCC2025) is happening virtually November 7–8, 2025, and you don’t want to miss it.

We’re going behind the scenes on the AMAZING sessions by the incredible speaker lineup, plus all the juicy deets of #TCRCC2025.

And yes,

#TCRCC2025 is approved for both PT & OT CEUs!

Listen now to get a preview, plus how to save on early bird registration.

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Breast cancer treatment changes so much more than what’s visible on the outside—it can impact how you see yourself, your body, and your identity. In this powerful interview, I’m joined by Tara Williamson, founder of Pink Ink Tattoo and breast cancer survivor, to talk about the often-overlooked side of healing: aesthetic recovery.

We’re diving into how tattooing can help patients reclaim their bodies, the emotional impact of seeing yourself again in the mirror, and why patient choice matters—down to the size, shape, and color of every detail. 

This episode is a beautiful reminder that recovery after cancer goes beyond scar healing—it’s about restoring function, confidence, and identity.

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⚠️ Quick note: Sorry for the audio quality in this episode — we’ve been having tremendous recording issues! Thanks for sticking with us. 💜

Just like it’s when—not if—you’ll treat someone with cancer,

it’s when you’ll hit bumps in your exam prep, not if.

In this episode, I share why now, not later, is the best time to begin studying for your Oncology Specialty Certification Exam. From personal experience (trismus + a catastrophic winter storm the week before my own exam 😵‍💫), I know how unpredictable life can get—and why early prep is your best insurance.

You’ll hear:

• Why waiting to study usually backfires
• What real-life chaos taught me about exam prep
• How Oncology Specialist Bootcamp helps you stay on track without burning out
  
  
  

Ready to pass your exam without putting the rest of your life on hold?
Join Oncology Specialist Bootcamp → https://TheOncoPT.com/bootcamp

More episodes on your oncology specialty certification journey:

Ep. 336 - From Good to Great: How to Stand Out & Make an Impact in OncoPT 

Ep. 338 - Applying for the Oncology Specialty Certification Exam? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Ep. 340 - Case Report? More like Survival Guide for OncoPTs!

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