Best Rehabilitation Oncology Podcasts (2025)

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Ask the Authors: Efficacy of Manual Lymphatic Drainage: An Estimation of the Truth Culled From the Literature 55:29

4d ago55:29

55:29

On this special Ask the Authors episode, Drs. David Doubblestein and Linda Koehler join us to discuss the non-manual lymphatic drainage narrative, why it’s never been about the volume, and the evidence supporting MLD as a critical component of complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema. Don’t throw MLD out with the volume!…

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Agreement of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Diagnosis Across Commonly Utilized Diagnostic Criteria: A Cross-Sectional Observational Cohort Study 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

On this episode, physical therapist Cheryl Brunelle joins us to discuss her study, partially supported by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, in which she and her team analyzed agreement between commonly used breast cancer-related lymphedema diagnostic thresholds.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Acute Effects of Videoconference-Delivered Exercise Sessions on Energy and Fatigue in Individuals Surviving Cancer 23:04

4M ago23:04

23:04

On this episode, Emma Gomes, a PhD student in the Physical Activity for Treatment and Prevention Lab at Colorado State University, joins us to discuss her team’s investigation of the immediate effects of videoconference exercise sessions on fatigue and energy among survivors of cancer.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Ask the Authors: Using the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System to Describe Experimental and Control Arms of a Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer Survivors 55:08

6M ago55:08

55:08

On this special Ask the Authors episode, Dr. Kathy Lyons and Dr. Jarrad Van Stan join us to discuss the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System and their article from the October issue of Rehab Onc. We’ll discuss how intentional and transparent reporting of cancer rehabilitation interventions can help advance our field with implications for b…

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Factors Related to Rehabilitation Adherence in Pediatric Cancer: A Systematic Review 31:51

7M ago31:51

31:51

On this episode, Dr. Lynn Tanner joins us to discuss her team’s systematic review investigating factors related to rehabilitation adherence in pediatric cancer. Dr. Tanner discusses why adherence is a critical measure for rehabilitation research and clinical practice for both pediatric and adult populations, including challenges and opportunities t…

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Melanoma and People of Color: The Role of Physical Therapists 40:34

9M ago40:34

40:34

On this episode, Dr. Michael Robinson joins us to discuss his recent perspective piece detailing a striking healthcare disparity that exists regarding melanoma detection among people of color. Although non-Hispanic White individuals are diagnosed with melanoma at 30x the rate of Black individuals, Black individuals die from melanoma at nearly 9x th…

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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Education: A Clinical Framework Across Survivorship 32:43

10M ago32:43

32:43

On this episode, Dr. Marisa Perdomo joins us to discuss the framework her team developed for breast cancer-related lymphedema education across the survivorship continuum. Dr. Perdomo discusses key components of BCRL education including what needs to be taught, who should be teaching it, and considerations for when in the continuum may be the best t…

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Assessment of Rehabilitation Practices During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the United States: A Survey 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

On this episode, Dr. Victor Leite of Sao Paolo, Brazil, joins us to discuss the results of his team’s survey assessing rehabilitation practices during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation at major cancer centers in the United States. Dr. Leite discusses results including how patients are referred to rehabilitation services, how outcomes are obje…

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Ask the Authors Special Issue: Exercise in Oncology Rehabilitation 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

This special episode accompanies the January 2024 issue of Rehabilitation Oncology; a special issue focusing on exercise in oncology rehabilitation. On this episode, special issue guest editor, Dr. Steve Morris, joins us to discuss the current state of exercise oncology and the far-reaching implications of the articles within this impactful issue.…

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Improvements in Objective and Patient-Reported Measures of Physical Function Following an 8-week Exercise Oncology Program 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

This episode accompanies the January 2024 issue of Rehabilitation Oncology; a special issue focusing on physical activity in the context of oncology rehabilitation. On this episode, Alexander Brooks, a PhD Candidate from the Exercise Oncology Laboratory in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina discusses his study wh…

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Ask the Authors: The Psychological and Biological Benefits of Mind-Body Therapy Interventions for Informal Caregivers of Individuals With Cancer: A Systematic Review 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

On this special Ask the Authors episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Gabriele Moriello and Kristina Kuil discuss their systematic review of randomized controlled trials assessing mind-body therapy interventions for informal caregivers of individuals with cancer.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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A for "Associate" 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

24:47

Who do you associate with and what effect are those relationships having on your life and health? Your good relationships with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and your community bring you health, happiness and can even help prevent sickness and disease. Your not so good relationships can bring you fatigue, stress and sickness. We need to ch…

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C for "Consume" 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

26:21

How and what we consume through all of your senses is crucial for harmonizing every system in your body. This harmonization increases your energy level and improves your mental and emotional fitness. We'll discuss easy steps to begin embracing health -giving consumption and neglecting the consumption of things that can keep you from living up to yo…

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R for "Rest" 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

18:05

Allowing your body to rest by giving it deep intentional sleep is just as vitally important to living at your best. Huge amounts of physical, mental and emotional healing occur during sleep. We will discuss how to prioritize rest and some simple habits to help you get better quality sleep. --- "The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural act…

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E for "Exercise" 13:25

1+ y ago13:25

13:25

Movement is essential to health and high quality of life. Whether you move through structured exercise routines or move through various forms of unstructured, fun physical activity... our bodies crave movement. We will discuss how to find the most sustainable and productive form of exercise for you to perform at your best. --- "The SACRED 6" is a t…

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D for "Decompress" 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

To decompress is to destress your life so that you can have more energy to live your best life. What do you need to let go of that isn't serving your purpose in life? We will discuss how to identify emotional weight and talk about different ways to let it go. --- "The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone can take to help th…

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Introduction to Dr. Deb Doherty's "The SACRED 6" 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

14:58

This is the introduction episode for a 6 part series where Dr. Deb Doherty sets the stage for "The SACRED 6". She talks about the origin of the approach, what the acronym stands for, how this toolkit should be approached and the effects it can have on many areas of your life. --- "The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone ca…

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S for "Spiritualize" 22:12

1+ y ago22:12

22:12

All good intentions need to start with purpose. "Spiritualizing" is taking the time to set your intentions for the next month, year and beyond to find your purpose in life, realize your unique potential and make sure that all of your decisions and behaviors are based on your values. "The SACRED 6" is a toolkit for the simple, natural actions anyone…

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Peer Support Physical Activity Interventions for Survivors of Cancer: A Scoping Review 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

24:45

On this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Dr. Jenna Smitch-Turchyn discusses social support and its role in physical activity for individuals living beyond a cancer diagnosis. We take a deeper dive into Dr. Smith-Turchyn's scoping review which examined the literature regarding the use, parameters, matching characteristics, and effecti…

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Ask the Authors: Facilitators and Barriers to the Use of Outcome Measures by Certified Lymphedema Therapists 54:23

1+ y ago54:23

54:23

On this special Ask the Authors episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. David Doubblestein and Bryan Spinelli discuss the use of outcome measures among certified lymphedema therapists and the importance of selecting outcome measures to comprehensively assess all domains of an individual’s function.…

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Improving evidence-based methods of characterizing shoulder-related quality of life for breast cancer survivors 23:20

2y ago23:20

23:20

On this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Clark Dickerson and Jacquelyn Maciukiewicz discuss how they examined specific factors that differentiate groups of breast cancer survivors and how those factors may influence shoulder function after treatment for breast cancer.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Ask the Authors: Disparities in Cancer Survivorship: From Global Impact to Individual Responsibility 53:28

2y ago53:28

53:28

In this special episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, we present our first ever ‘Ask the Authors’ panel discussion. Authors Mallory Mark, Janae Finley, and Jill Binkley discuss the motivation behind their timely article and lead a discussion on the current landscape of disparities in cancer survivorship care as well as the individual resp…

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Weekly Telephone Call Impacts Outcomes of an Individualized Home Exercise Program in People Recovering From Cancer 32:55

2y ago32:55

32:55

In this episode of the Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast, Drs. Jill Mayer and Kayleigh Plumeau discuss the impact of weekly phone calls, made by a physical therapist, on outcomes (e.g., physical function, quality of life, fatigue) and home exercise program adherence for survivors of cancer early in their recovery.…

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Clinical Characteristics and Implications of Indocyanine Green Lymphography-Identified Contralateral Inguinal Pathway of Lower-Limb Lymphedema 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

29:03

Host Dr. Steve Morris speaks with study lead investigator Helen Mackie about her important findings related to compensatory lymphatic drainage in lower extremity lymphedema, particularly among those with a history of cancer. The findings of this study suggest support for manual lymph drainage to move lymph to the contralateral inguinal drainage reg…

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A Year in Review with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

40:49

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton reflect on 2022 as they share their personal and professional challenges of the last year, as well as their achievements, successes and favourite podcast episodes. About Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel: Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an award-winning Oxbridge-trained medical doctor and scientist with over …

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Integrating psychology and nutrition with Dr Emma Weymouth 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

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Cannabinoids - A personalised integrative approach with Dr Dani Gordon 40:44

2+ y ago40:44

40:44

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Dani Gordon about cannabinoids and their uses in a broad spectrum of conditions - from mental wellbeing and sleep support to pain management and women's health. We discuss some of the myths and misconceptions around cannabis use as a plant medicine, as well as responsible and personalised use of …

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Screening and Assessment of Cancer-Related Fatigue: An Executive Summary and Road Map for Clinical Implementation 25:48

2+ y ago25:48

25:48

Joy Cohn, PT, provides insights into the newest APTA Oncology clinical practice guideline for screening and assessing cancer-related fatigue. Valuable information on which tools are best to use and how to implement the clinical practice guideline are discussed with podcast host, Dr. Stephen Morris.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Scar work for breast cancer with Emma Holly 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

In this episode Octavia Hamilton speaks with Emma Holly, a leading scar massage therapist, educator and researcher who takes us through the full holistic approach to scar care that is becoming common practice and encouraged as part of your recovery process. About Octavia Hamilton: Octavia Hamilton is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a keen in…

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Breast cancer surgery choices with Dr Tasha Gandamihardja 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

28:22

In this episode, Octavia Hamilton talks to Dr Tasha Gandamihardja, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon. They discuss different options of surgery and reconstruction (if desired) during and after breast cancer treatment and how other breast cancer therapies can impact surgery choices. About Dr Tasha Dr Tasha Gandamihardja is a Breast Cancer and …

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Yoga and breathwork for cancer support with Vicky Fox & Sophie Trew 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

In this episode we introduce you to the benefits of yoga and breathwork in cancer support. We start the episode with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel talking to Vicky Fox, an experienced senior yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Vicky teaches yoga for cancer in person and online, and has recently published a book 'Yoga for Cancer: the A to Z of C'. Next Octavi…

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Meet our network - trauma informed yoga for mothers 29:43

2+ y ago29:43

29:43

In this episode we introduce you to one of our referral network partners, Kelly Thistlethwaite. Kelly is a yoga and breathwork practitioner specialising in supporting women with perinatal trauma (trauma around birth) and following pregnancy loss. About Kelly: Kelly helps women to feel safe in the world again, to find connection, to build resilience…

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Nutrition and lifestyle in fertility support with Sandra Greenbank 28:31

3y ago28:31

28:31

In this episode Octavia Hamilton and Dr Amy Shacaluga talk with Sandra Greenbank about the role of nutrition and lifestyle in fertility support. We hope this information will benefit many individuals who are seeking to start a family. About Sandra Greenbank With 12 years experience as a nutritional therapist working with clients across the UK, Euro…

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Colour, creativity and flow with Dr Deanna Minich 41:35

3y ago41:35

41:35

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Deanna Minich, a nutrition scientist and international lecturer, teacher and author. We cover a wonderful spectrum of topics from how eating the rainbow of colourful whole foods impacts your health and wellbeing to the power of creativity and finding flow in our lives. About Dr Deanna Minich: De…

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Meet our network - health coaching for women’s health 29:12

3y ago29:12

29:12

In this episode we introduce you to Dr Jen Cooney, an expert health physiologist and certified health coach. She has a long and varied career, working predominantly in research and academia with a focus on supporting health and wellbeing in people with chronic disease. About Dr Jen Cooney Dr Jen is a health physiologist, University Lecturer and Res…

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Increased Fatigability in Women with Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue After Breast Cancer Treatment: A Pilot Study 33:19

3y ago33:19

33:19

Dr. Lisa Wood Magee and Dr. Stephen Wechsler present exciting findings about how cancer-related fatigue can result in physical impairments among those treated for cancer, and the need to address this through exercise aimed at large muscle groups of the lower extremity.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Building resilience and supporting immune regulation with Dr Jenna Macciocchi 54:35

3y ago54:35

54:35

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel talks with Dr Jenna Macciochi, a leading immunologist with a special interest in the interaction between lifestyle and our immune systems. We cover a broad range of topics, from building whole-person resilience and making small sustainable lifestyle changes to autoimmune disease. We discuss the important role o…

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Changing healthcare paradigms from medical school with Maria Gresham 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

In this episode Octavia Hamilton and Dr Amy Shacaluga talk with Maria Gresham, who is a fourth year medical student and a former Synthesis Clinic patient. Through her personal experiences, Maria has become passionate about integrative medicine, and in this episode we discuss how this has impacted her training and development as a doctor. About Mari…

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Importance of lifestyle in mental health with Dr Charlotte Marriott 51:12

3y ago51:12

51:12

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks with Dr Charlotte Marriott, a consultant NHS psychiatrist and certified lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Charlotte's mission is to inform and inspire people to optimise their own health and wellbeing with evidence-based lifestyle medicine and lifestyle psychiatry information. She also aims to educate h…

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Meditation for modern women with Laura Coleman 35:17

3y ago35:17

35:17

In this episode of the Synthesis Clinic Podcast, Octavia Hamilton talks to Laura Coleman, the founder of Be.Modern Meditation about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation and how to incorporate these approaches into our lives. About Laura Coleman: Laura Coleman is an established and highly regarded expert in the field of meditation and the foun…

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Integrative cancer care - meet the team 48:41

3y ago48:41

48:41

In this episode, we will be introducing you to key members of our multidisciplinary integrative cancer care team at Synthesis Clinic, starting with Aga Kehinde, a health and wellbeing coach and qualified EFT practitioner. We will then meet our registered nutritional therapists, Linda Sims and Emma Marshall. You will hear about our weekly MDT (multi…

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Integrative care for metastatic colorectal cancer - a patient’s story 21:39

3y ago21:39

21:39

In this episode of the Synthesis Clinic podcast, you will be hearing from one of our wonderful patients, Helen, who has had a truly transformational journey since finding Dr Nina and our team. With a 5-year history of metastatic colorectal cancer, Helen has certainly had a challenging time but despite an initial rocky ride through multiple treatmen…

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Integrative oncology - collaboration and empowerment with Dr Penny Kechagioglou 30:02

3y ago30:02

30:02

In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Dr Penny Kechagioglou discuss integrative oncology, which seeks to rationally combine the best of conventional, nutritional, lifestyle and evidence-informed complementary medicine to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Integrative oncology aims to support better quality of life, improve resilien…

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High-Intensity Interval Training for Reducing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Survivors of Cancer: Challenges and Solutions for Translation and Implementation in Cancer Rehabilitation 30:01

3y ago30:01

30:01

Dr. Mary Hidde discusses the role of high intensity interval training for reducing cancer-related fatigue with an emphasis on moving evidence into clinical practice.By Rehabilitation Oncology Journal

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Integration in Women's Health - Meet the Team 43:26

3y ago43:26

43:26

In this episode, we will be introducing you to key members of our multidisciplinary women’s health team at Synthesis Clinic, starting with Octavia Hamilton, the clinic’s physiotherapist and the co-host of this podcast. We will then meet Dr Amy Shacaluga, consultant gynaecologist passionate about personalised approaches to women’s health, and wrap u…

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Supporting Trauma Recovery with Dr Cheryl Cross 54:20

3y ago54:20

54:20

In this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel interviews Dr Cheryl Cross, an experienced integrative clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery. We discuss the broad psychological and physiological impact of trauma and some important theories that can help us understand our nervous system and how we relate to others, including polyvagal theory …

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Introduction to Synthesis Clinic, precision health and integrative medicine 36:36

3+ y ago36:36

36:36

We are delighted to share our first Synthesis Clinic podcast episode. Over the next few episodes, we will be introducing you to our multidisciplinary team at Synthesis, starting with our director, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel. We will discuss what Synthesis is about, what precision health and integrative medicine is and hear some of the amazing patient st…

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Professional Roles of Oncologic Specialty Physical Therapists in the United States 36:13

3+ y ago36:13

36:13

In this Rehabilitation Oncology Podcast episode, Dr. Steve Morris interviews author and researcher Dr. Nicole Stout about oncology physical therapy specialty practice. Dr. Stout outlines the expectations for future clinical specialists and presents a call to action to the rehabilitation team to utilize oncology clinical specialists beyond clinical …

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Depression Moderates Physical Functioning Over Time in Survivors of Cancer 25:55

3+ y ago25:55

25:55

Podcast Editor Dr. Stephen Morris leads a discussion with Dr. Patricia Bamonti about her work investigating the role depression plays in moderating physical functional levels among individuals diagnosed with cancer. The discrepancy between self-reported physical function and objective physical performance measures is also discussed. The authors con…

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Association of Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation With Patient-Reported Outcomes and Performance-Based Measures of Function 26:04

4y ago26:04

26:04

Dr. Mackenzi Pergolotti answers questions posed by Podcast Editor Dr. Stephen Morris about her work examining the effect of community-based rehabilitation on patient-reported outcomes and physical functioning. This work highlights the importance of cancer rehabilitation for those treated for cancer, and how rehabilitation improves function and over…

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