Friends don't let friends miss important stuff...like BPPV & fall risk in #cancerrehab  

Which is EXACTLY why I loved Kayla Gomes PT, DPT, NCS schooling me (& you) on just how common #BPPV is + what you can do for your pt!

Listen NOW at TheOncoPT.com/301 🎧

#OncoPT #physio #oncologyrehab

Great to be back on the OncoPT Podcast with Dr. Elise Cantu - Oncology Physical Therapist talking about BPPV!

Don’t miss BPPV. Screen your patients for BPPV. In my heart of hearts I feel like this could be another #VitalsAreVital .

🚀Exciting news! Introducing The Bone Metastases & Exercise Hub! Empowering resources for individuals living with bone metastases and healthcare providers. Dive in now: bit.ly/BMEHub. #exerciseoncology #BoneMetastases #CancerManagement #MetastaticCancer #BoneCancer

Seeking reliable information on bone metastases and exercise?

Bridge communication between your healthcare and exercise professionals for safe and effective exercise?

Searching for an exercise professional specialized in bone metastases care?

bit.ly/BMEHub

New in Supportive Care in Cancer: Springer Journal: Patients’ and carers’ views on research priorities in prehabilitation for cancer surgery

link.springer.com/article/10.100…

#SuppOnc

“Do you know anyone who would be a good fit for the leadership position in the oncology section, or are you interested yourself?”
Click on the nomination form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….
If you want a full role description, email [email protected]. Thank you!
#aptaoncology

This #OpenAccess review enhances the availability and clarity of rehabilitation-relevant guidelines that can help prevent and mitigate cancer-related disability among children by supporting access to rehabilitation services.

🔗 acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/ca…

A scoping review evaluating physical and cognitive functional outcomes in cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy: charting progress since the 2018 NCI think tank on cancer and aging phenotypes | Journal of Cancer Survivorship #survonc link.springer.com/article/10.100…

All the more reason to send these (& all patients affected by cancer treatment) to #OncoPT #exerciseoncology .
We can screen for falls risk, increase strength & proprioception, & use a multimodal approach to address (not cure, but help to live well with) #CIPN .

APTA Oncology

Cancer-related fatigue is multi-factorial and requires a comprehensive approach, including referral to #OncoPT , LCSWs, & I would also recommend oncology certified RDs.
It takes a team approach to address the needs of cancer survivors. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JC…

'AYAs are particularly vulnerable to adverse impacts of cancer on education, career development, work, financial status, & psychosocial needs. Fertility is a particular medical concern...'
Cancer is forever. TY NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship et al, true survivorship care is imperative for #AYA

In this new Journal of Cancer Survivorship publication, OCS Deputy Director Dr. Michelle Mollica, Director Dr. Emily Tonorezos, & coauthors developed National Standards for #SurvivorshipCare to inform health system policy, process, & evaluation of quality of survivorship care. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Still looking for people to participate in our cancer rehabilitation study for people living with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 416-581-8453

‘More than half of the AYAs (58.5%) experienced health-related conditions after their cancer diagnosis, of whom 51.4% were diagnosed with two or more conditions.’

And this is why it’s critical to screen AYAs for late & long term effects of cancer treatment #ayacsm

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In this paper w/ Triage Cancer we evaluated feasibility, acceptability & appropriateness of the TC Conference from 2016-2021. TC fills an important gap in mitigating #financialtoxicity & more formal evals of these programs are needed. shorturl.at/kqtwM URochester School of Nursing

75% of patients who reported cancer-related cognitive impairment did NOT seek help.
Why:
😑 Reluctance
😑 Lack of awareness of the condition as related to cancer or as meaningful or that something could actually be done
😑 Lack of validation by a health care provider
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Get familiar with why all MSK physical therapists should have an awareness of how the pelvic floor can impact MSK injuries and pain...specifically MEN's pelvic health!

Listen to the Primary Care PT Podcast with Di Wu on Men's Health Considerations 👉 buff.ly/3JX5VSI

Access, acceptance and adherence to cancer prehabilitation: a mixed-methods systematic review | Journal of Cancer Survivorship. #survonc link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Interested in becoming oncology specialist!! Initial application window opens this Month.
For more information: specialization.apta.org
#aptaoncology #cancerrehab

Cancer sucks. We know this.

As health professionals, we can help.

Come join the conversation. 👇👇👇

#AYACSM #AYACancer #MentalHealthMatters #resilience