This program will provide didactic lectures and live role-play skills practice in patient-clinician communication, relevant to working with older oncology patients and their caregivers. This training is open to any healthcare provider who has an interest in working with older adults with cancer (particularly those who are facing cognitive decline). More information and registration can be found HERE.

Dr. Galantino, APTA Oncology’s representative on the Commission on Cancer, has been advocating for expanded access to telehealth and tele-mental health services. She recently met with One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) to advocate for increased funding for NIH and the CDC.

We are delighted to announce that Alexandra Hill, the APTA Oncology Centennial Scholar, is developing a formal mentorship program where a direct connection will be made between students and new professionals, and oncology rehab professionals through a carefully selected process.

Our goal is to provide an educational and growing platform where future practitioners are enriched with the knowledge of experts. Mentors are required to be APTA Oncology members and practicing in oncologic PT for at least one year, which includes those who have completed residency. If you are interested in becoming a mentor with our Mentorship Program, please click HERE to submit your information. Deadline for expressing interest is June 1, 2021.

We are so grateful to our current and past leaders. Thank you to the following outgoing leaders:

• Nominating Committee: Emil Berengut, PT, DPT, MSW, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Member at Large: Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• Treasurer: Sharlynn Tuohy, PT, DPT, MBA
• Social Media Chair: Shai Sewell, PT, DPT

We are thrilled to announce the 2021 APTA Oncology Member Awards:

• Student Research Award: Noah Brueckner, SPT; Rachel Kremer, SPT; Michaela Viola, SPT; Madison Wolfe, SPT
• Research Award: Linda Koehler, PT, PhD
• Debbra Flomenhoft : Jeannette “Jet” Lee, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy
• The Stephen Gudas Award For Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology: Vol 38(2):92-99; Presented ToLisa J. Wood, PhD, RN; Kerri M. Winters-Stone, PhD; Janet A. Kneiss, DPT, PhD; Annie B. Fox, PhD; Rachel K. Walker, PhD, RN: “Women With Clinically Significant Fatigue After Breast Cancer Treatment Report Increased Falls and Perform Poorly on Objective Measures of Physical Fitness and Function”
• Jeri F. Walton Service Award: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD and Lynn Tanner, PT
• President’s Award: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD

APTA Oncology Advocacy Chair, Jena Colon, PT, DPT, MBA, was featured in the December Issue of APTA Magazine as the Academy’s Emerging Leader. Read more about APTA’s Emerging Leaders HERE

Dr. Fisher was awarded the 2020 Young Alumni Award by the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, having graduated from the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program in 2013. The award honors alumni who have been successful in their field, and have qualities in leadership, mentorship, and recognition. To read more about Dr. Fisher and this prestigious award, click HERE. A recording of the award ceremony can be viewed HERE (Dr. Fisher featured from 15:00-26:08)

The CoC has shared the list of their top state advocacy priorities for 2021 as well as a summary of 2020 cancer-related federal legislation.

Emma Schaberg O’Brien, SPT, CLT, RYT, Chair of the APTA Oncology Student & New Professional Subcommittee has written a blog post for APTA’s Student Spotlight, highlighting the importance and value of being a student member of APTA Oncology. View the blog post.

APTA Oncology is proud to announce and offers congratulations to its second class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy.