Going to my first APTA CSM as a student physical therapist was one of the coolest experiences ever. It’s where I realized just how big & powerful the physical therapy profession is. Perhaps coolest of all, it’s where I truly discovered oncology physical therapy for the first time – I truly wouldn’t be here without …
I’m not going to lie: I had major FOMO this year with APTA CSM. Seeing all the amazing photos & videos on social media made me like I really missed out. So I was really excited to attend the Cowtown Oncology Nursing Symposium again here in Fort Worth. Cowtown ONS is a 2-day community-based conference …
When I first started practicing as an OncoPT, I couldn’t wait to become an expert like Drs. Nicole Stout, Amy Litterini, or Kathryn Schmitz. They just seemed to have so much knowledge, I couldn’t wait to be just like them. Fast-forward to today, I still think they’re the experts with all the answers, but I’ve …
I don’t know about you, but 2022 seems like a bit of a blur, now that it’s finally over. Last year was a big year for growth & learning, with plenty of lessons I’m taking with me into the new year. The start of a new year is always an exciting time, filled with hope …
Cancer & its treatments cause tremendous side effects that patients deal with both acutely & in the long-run. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) is perhaps one of the most brutal treatments a person can undergo. As Dr. Palazzo puts it, it’s like taking patients to the brink of death & bringing them back – intense, …