TheOncoPT Podcast
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318 episodes
Is ABPTS Oncology Specialization Actually Worth It?
If you’ve been asking yourself whether oncology specialization is actually worth it, you are not alone. But most physical therapists are evaluating this decision using the wrong criteria. In this episode, we unpack the real questio...
3 Mistakes That Get PT Case Reports Rejected (Before You Start Writing)
If your case report already feels harder than expected, it’s probably not the writing......it's the case you chose.In this episode, we walk through what’s actually making the process more difficult - and how to think about your ...
Stuck Between Case Report Ideas? Here’s How to Choose the Best One
If you have a few case report options but don’t feel confident choosing, this is the stage where most people get stuck.In this episode, we walk through what’s actually making the process more difficult - and how to think about your case...
How to Pick a Case That Actually Passes ABPTS Grading
Just because a case is interesting doesn't mean it's strong...and that's where a lot of PTs go wrong.In this episode, you'll hear what ABPTS graders are actually evaluating your case report for (*hint: it's not how interest...
Why Choosing the Wrong Case Makes Your Case Report So Much Harder
If your case report already feels harder than expected, it’s probably not the writing......it's the case you chose.In this episode, we walk through what’s actually making the process more difficult - and how to think about your ...
What You Didn’t See in That Oncology Case
Frameworks are helpful when you first start in OncoPT... but real-life oncology rehab isn't so black and white.In this episode, we unpack the nuances that don’t always fit neatly into structured case walkthroughs: the dynamic nature of ...
When Playing It Safe Becomes Self-Protection
There’s a version of “playing it safe” in OncoPT that has nothing to do with protecting your patient... and everything to do with protecting *yourself*.In this episode, we examine how fear evolves over time, how reputation anxiety can i...
Why Holding Treatment Can Feel Like Failure
Holding treatment in OncoPT can feel deeply uncomfortable......not because you don’t understand safety, but because your professional identity is tied to helping.In this episode, we explore why deciding not to treat can feel lik...
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...
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 when preparation has been solid. Anxiety often increases, and it’s tempting to change everything at the last minute.In this episode, we talk about how to ...
Is It Too Late to Pass the ABPTS Oncology Exam?
At this point in exam prep, many oncology physical therapists find themselves asking, “Is it too late?” And this LOADED question often comes with fear, pressure, and self-doubt.In this episode, we talk through how to think about...
How to Study for the ABPTS Oncology Exam When You’re Short on Time
Studying for the ABPTS Oncology Exam while working full-time can make it feel like you’re never doing enough. When time is limited, HOW you study matters more than how long you study.You'll hear why busy clinicians often default to pass...
What’s Actually Tested on the ABPTS Oncology Exam (and What to Stop Studying)
Many oncology physical therapists default to studying EVERYTHING when preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Exam. It feels responsible...but this often leads to overstudying, decision fatigue, and unnecessary stress.You'll hear why overstudy...
Overwhelmed Studying for the ABPTS Oncology Exam? Start Here
If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure whether you’re studying the right things, you’re not alone. This stage of exam prep often brings more anxiety — not because you’re failing, but because ...
{APTA CSM Preview} Mind the Gaps: Advancing Equitable Implementation of Evidence-Based Exercise Programs for Survivors of Cancer
What happens when we know exercise improves outcomes for cancer survivors…but most patients still can’t access it? In this episode, I sit down with the guest speakers behind the upcoming APTA CSM session “Mind th...
{APTA CSM Preview} Caring for Patients on Their Worst Days: Trauma-Informed Care and De-Escalation in Oncology Physical Therapy
You’ve probably heard that “the soft skills are actually the hardest skills.” But what happens when your interpersonal skills are put to the test in the most chaotic and emotionally charged moments of patient care?In this episod...
{APTA CSM Preview} Death Is Not a Dirty Word: The What’s What of Hospice and Palliative Care
OncoPTs are part of a patient’s oncology team during the most vulnerable moments of life, including the end of life. However, many clinicians feel unprepared to hold conversations about death and dying and manage the emotional toll that ...
{APTA CSM Preview} Cibs, Mibs and Mabs, Oh My! Demystifying Challenges and Identifying Opportunities with Immunotherapy in Rehabilitation
Happy new year OncoPTs! APTA CSM 2026 is just around the corner, so we’re back with our annual CSM preview series 🎉Immunotherapy has changed the cancer treatment landscape - and if you’ve ever felt like the terminology (and the pace of n...
{Best of 2025} The BIGGEST CANCER REHAB RESEARCH Just Dropped: What to Know
You listened and you LOVED this episode, which is exactly why this is THE NUMBER ONE EPISODE of TheOncoPT Podcast for 2025!In case you missed it, the most important cancer rehab research since the PAL trial debuted...
{Best of 2025} BMT & CAR T-Cell Updates: What You Need to Know for Your Patients
TheOncoPT Podcast officially turned SEVEN, y'all! And a beautiful part of being around this long means that it's time for some knowledge updates:Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and CAR T-cell therapy are evolving fast...
{Best of 2025} CIPN, Balance, and Breathing: An Interactive Workshop on Manual Therapy, Diaphragmatic Breathing, and Improving Balance
Hey OncoPTs! We're back with our #3 episode of 2025, this time with Dr. Katie Schmitt on her incredible APTA CSM 2025 session, CIPN, Balance, and Breathing: An Interactive Workshop on Manual Therapy, Diaphragmatic Breathing, & Improving ...
{Best of 2025} From Good to Great: How to Stand Out & Make an Impact in OncoPT
We're back with our #4 top episode of TheOncoPT Podcast 2025! 🎉⬇️What sets a good oncology PT apart from a great one? Becoming a specialist in OncoPT doesn’t just elevate your clinical skills—it ...
{Best of 2025} Seated Doesn't Mean Easy: Adaptive Fitness for Your Oncology Patients
We’re starting our Top 5 Episodes of 2025 with an interview that showed up in your downloads all year long. It’s earned the #5 spot, and today we’re bringing it back for another listen. Enjoy! Too often, people liv...