TheOncoPT Podcast

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Welcome to TheOncoPT Podcast, where you'll learn how to be a confident, competent oncology physical therapist from oncology experts, practitioners, & patients.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Holding Treatment Can Feel Like Failure

    Send a text 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 like failure, how your clinical judgment matures over time, and why early-career OncoPTs often measure value by how much they do in a session. We discuss the shift toward measuring value by the quality of your judgment - and how restraint, when appropriate, truly reflects specialist-level thinking. Later this week on YouTube, I’ll walk through the clinical thresholds I use to help clarify when to proceed, modify, or hold treatment in advanced-stage cancer. This episode continues our clinical reasoning series focused on navigating complex oncology decisions with clarity and confidence. Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    26 min

  2. MAR 4

    Why Bone Metastases Decisions Keep You Up at Night

    Send a text 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, the discomfort of uncertainty, and why comfort with uncertainty is a learned skill in oncology practice. Later this week on YouTube, I’ll walk through the structured framework I use when deciding whether bone metastases are safe to load - so you can hear how that reasoning sounds step-by-step. This episode is part of a 4-episode clinical reasoning series designed to help oncology PTs think more clearly in complex cases. Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    35 min

  3. FEB 24

    My Honest Advice If You’re 2 Weeks Out from the ABPTS Oncology Exam

    Send a text 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 approach the final stretch with focus and restraint, why last-minute overhauls increase stress, and how confidence comes from execution — not cramming. In this episode, we cover: • Why anxiety spikes close to exam day • How last-minute overcorrections undermine confidence • The role of containment and focus • What finishing well actually looks like Looking for more structure and clarity? You can watch the full YouTube playlist that supports this stage of exam prep here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7 Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    22 min

  4. FEB 17

    Is It Too Late to Pass the ABPTS Oncology Exam?

    Send a text 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 this question honestly and calmly, how fear distorts decision-making, and why discernment is a critical professional skill. We cover: • Why this question shows up late in exam prep • The difference between panic-based and clarity-based decisions • Why pausing is not the same as quitting • How honest decisions protect long-term confidence Looking for more structure and clarity? You can find a visual walkthrough of this decision point in the YouTube playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7 Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    33 min

  5. FEB 11

    How to Study for the ABPTS Oncology Exam When You’re Short on Time

    Send a text 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 passive studying, how time pressure increases second-guessing, and what actually helps when your schedule is full. In this episode, we cover: • Why time scarcity increases decision fatigue • The difference between familiarity and confidence • Why longer study sessions aren’t always more effective • How structure reduces mental load Looking for more structure and clarity? If visual guidance would be helpful, you can find related videos in this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7 Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    32 min

  6. FEB 4

    What’s Actually Tested on the ABPTS Oncology Exam (and What to Stop Studying)

    Send a text 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 overstudying is so common, how it undermines your confidence, and why prioritization is a skill that matters more than volume. In this episode, we cover: • Why “studying everything” feels safe but actually backfires • How decision fatigue affects confidence • The difference between responsibility and prioritization • Why clarity beats volume during exam prep Looking for more structure and clarity? I’ve shared a visual breakdown of this topic in my YouTube playlist for oncology PTs preparing for the ABPTS exam: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7 Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’re preparing for the ABPTS Oncology Specialty Exam and feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to focus on, I’ve created a short YouTube playlist designed to help you study with more clarity and confidence. These videos walk through prioritization, common pitfalls, and how to think about exam prep more strategically — without Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    21 min

  7. FEB 4

    Overwhelmed Studying for the ABPTS Oncology Exam? Start Here

    Send a text 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 clarity matters more than effort. You'll hear why overwhelm is so common at this point, what actually increases stress during studying, and how clearer prioritization can restore your confidence. In this episode, we cover: • Why overwhelm often peaks late in exam prep • How random studying increases anxiety • The difference between effort and clarity • Why confidence drops without prioritization Looking for more structure and clarity? If you’d like a more structured, visual walkthrough on this topic, you can watch the full YouTube playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrwPMnzMtblj9rgmUIw7PJCQ8yGJ9IFX&si=-FMqrrcXf9QU2DQ7 Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    18 min

  8. JAN 29

    {APTA CSM Preview} Mind the Gaps: Advancing Equitable Implementation of Evidence-Based Exercise Programs for Survivors of Cancer

    Send a text 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 the Gaps: Advancing Equitable Implementation of Evidence-Based Exercise Programs for Survivors of Cancer” to unpack the real-world barriers between evidence and practice in exercise oncology. We dig into what it actually takes to implement evidence-based programs like Strength After Breast Cancer in clinical settings—and why equity has to be designed into the process from the start.  From pre-implementation planning and adapting programs on the fly, to building community partnerships that expand access for under-resourced and minority survivors, this conversation moves beyond theory into actionable strategies clinicians can use now. If you care about closing research-to-practice gaps, advancing health equity, and delivering better rehab outcomes for cancer survivors, this one’s for you. 🎧 Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram. Follow TheOncoPT on LinkedIn.

    31 min
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Welcome to TheOncoPT Podcast, where you'll learn how to be a confident, competent oncology physical therapist from oncology experts, practitioners, & patients.

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    TheOncoPT
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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