The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) has some brand new updates that will go into effect in 2024. Here’s why they should matter to you: They’re all about exercise! Specifically, the updates clarify the requirements for pre-operative functional assessments & appropriate referrals to exercise programs & rehabilitation. This is huge for so many …
Rehabilitation is often overlooked for cancer patients, especially those with advanced diagnoses, resulting in increased pain, disability, and stress. Palliative and hospice care both aim to improve quality of life but are distinct in their approach. For effective cancer rehab, active collaboration between multidisciplinary professionals is imperative. Despite challenges, rehab can be integrated into end-of-life care, helping patients with terminal diagnoses to maintain function, relieve distressing symptoms, and cope with their condition.
Two years ago, I attended a conference with a brand-new OncoPT, who was really excited for one session in particular. This session began with a speaker *LITERALLY* asking for feedback & ways to improve the section for members.
But when my friend bravely raised her hand & vulnerably shared a challenge she was facing & asked for help, she was met with this response:
“You’ll just figure it out.”
Every October, the pink wave of breast cancer awareness comes crashing in. While many individuals, fundraisers, & companies mean well, we’ve lost sight of the purpose & meaning behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This pink wave glosses over the fact that breast cancer kills more than 43,000 women every year. Meanwhile, metastatic breast cancer (the …
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It’s official! We are ONE MONTH away from The First-Ever Cancer Rehab Community Conference! We’ve been busy planning this event for months, & now I’m finally taking you behind the scenes on why The Cancer Rehab Community Conference is going to be the best conference experience you’ve ever had. The Cancer Rehab Community Conference: Needed …
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