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When Playing It Safe Becomes Self-Protection In oncology rehabilitation, caution is often framed as responsible care. But there is a subtle shift that can occur over time — where “playing it safe” becomes less about protecting the patient and more about protecting ourselves. In this episode of The OncoPT Podcast, we examine how fear evolves […]

Why Holding Treatment Feels Like Failure Holding treatment in oncology physical therapy can feel deeply uncomfortable. Even when clinical indicators suggest pausing or modifying intervention, many OncoPTs still experience an internal tension that feels disproportionate to the decision itself. In this episode of The OncoPT Podcast, we explore why holding treatment often feels like failure

Why Bone Metastases Decisions Keep You Up at Night Treating patients with bone metastases carries a unique mental weight in OncoPT. In this episode, we unpack why these decisions often linger long after your patient session ends — and why second-guessing doesn’t necessarily mean you lack competence. We explore the psychological load of fracture risk,

My Honest Advice If You’re 2 Weeks Out from the ABPTS Oncology Exam The final weeks before the ABPTS Oncology Exam can feel emotionally intense — even for candidates who have prepared thoughtfully. Anxiety often increases, and it can be tempting to change everything at the last minute in hopes of feeling more confident. In

Is It Too Late to Pass the ABPTS Oncology Exam? Late in exam prep, many oncology physical therapists find themselves asking a difficult question: Is it too late? This question often comes with a lot of fear, self-doubt, and pressure to decide quickly. In this episode, I talk through how to think about this question