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Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 124 with Taylor Navarro , Undergrad APK student and her Journey in an oncology internship .Hi, I’m Taylor Navarro, a senior at the University of Florida studyingApplied Physiology and Kinesiology on the pre-PT track. This summer, I had theprivilege of interning with Dr. Derly Munoz, learning about patient care andresearch in oncology, and outside of work I enjoy exploring Gainesville’s parksand springs, staying active at the gym, and discovering new musicConnect with Derlyhttps://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.comSocial Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/Facebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Taylor Taylorleighnavarro@gmail.com
2025-09-1220 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 98 with Dr Anamaria Yeung . Radiation Oncologist and Wellness MedicineAnamaria Yeung, MD is a Florida native and completed all of her education in Florida. She went to Florida State University for undergraduate studies and received her MD degree at the University of Florida in 2004. She then completed residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida in 2009. She stayed on at UF and joined the faculty in 2009, where she ascended the ranks to become a full Professor of Radiation Oncology, specializing in thoracic and gynecologic cancers. She holds board certification in both Radiation Oncologyand Lifestyle Medicine.During her 15 year career in academic radiation...
2025-05-1343 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 86 with Steve Cooper and his Story as a head and neck cancer survivor and his involvement in various support groups .Steve is a lifelong resident of the state of Maryland. He’s married to his beautiful wife Robin, who he met in high school over 50 years ago. Steve underwent a Total Laryngectomy in February 2019 and received his Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis (TEP) in September 2019. He owns, and still actively manages a national wholesale food brokerage business. Steve is a current or former board member of; The Governor’s Advisory Board for Telecommunication Relay (Maryland) as the “Speech Disabled Representative”, The International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL), Web Whispers and The Laryngectomee Club of Montgomery County Maryland (LCMC). Additionally, he’s a mentor for...
2025-04-1351 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 73 with Dr Cherylle Hayes, Radiation Oncologist in different areas of oncologyCherylle Hayes earned her undergraduate degrees in Nuclear Medicine Technology and Health Physics. This area of study peaked her interest in patient care, and she went on to earn her Medical Degree at Medical College of Georgia. While there, she completed her residency in Radiation Oncology and became a board certified radiation oncologist. While Dr. Hayes has interests in several areas of oncology, she is particularly interested in breast cancer treatment, cancer survivorship and quality-of-life issues, such as eating healthy and maintaining a consistent exercise program.Connect with Derlyhttps://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/
2025-04-1138 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 18 with Shai Sewell Physical Therapist sharing his knowledge in managing patients with a diversity of cancer diagnostics mainly blood cancer.Shai Sewell is a board certified clinical specialist in oncology physical therapy, and the primary acute care physical therapist working with oncology patients at the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital. His passion lies in finding ways to make physical activity meaningful in order to better engage people throughout their cancer diagnosis. He has spoken on multiple platforms about the importance of exercise throughout cancer treatment and continues to engage with clinicians and patients about the inclusion of exercise to improve quality of life. His passion for oncology is patient centric with goals of optimizing function. This includes working with...
2025-04-0425 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 19 with Maureen Macbeth Physical therapist and lymphedema specialist working with Impede MedMaureen joined Impedi Med in January 2022 as the Key Account Specialist,Rehab. In this role, she uses her 27 years’ experience as a physical therapist, specializing in lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation to promote the prospective surveillance model of care in the oncology space. Having worked with bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) technology for over twenty years, Maureen has great insight into the use of BIS for the early-intervention and prevention of chronic cancer-related lymphedema. She is passionate about implementation science and evidence-based medicine. Maureen is an active member of the lymphedema community and is a member of many organizations including: APTA, LE&RN...
2025-04-0432 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 22 with Dr Reordan De Jesus, Radiologist sharing her expertise in different alternatives for diagnostic tools in cancer.Reordan De Jesus serves as a section chief of the neuroradiology department at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. For this, after graduating as a diagnostic radiologist, he did one fellowship sub-specializing in general Neuroradiology and a second sub-specialization in Head and Neck radiology. As such he interprets imaging related to the head, neck, and spine regions as well as performs procedures guided by imaging in those locations such as lymph node or mass biopsies of the head and neck as well as sampling of spinal pathologies such as tumors or infections. He also leads the imaging component...
2025-04-0428 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 101 with Dr Suzanne, Klimberg , Breast surgeon who was the Pioner for ARM a major change to decrease Breast Cancer related LymphedemaDr. V. Suzanne Klimberg is a Professor and the Division Chief of Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon with three decades of experience in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Klimberg holds the Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D., Distinguished Chair in General Surgery and is Clinical Director of the UTMB Cancer Center and Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Service Line.Dr. Klimberg earned her medical degree with honors in 1984 at the University of Florida (UF) in Orlando, Florida...
2025-04-0435 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 100 with Shannon Blewett Physical Therapist specializing in oncology at UF Health.Shannon Blewett, PT, is a physical therapist specializing in oncology at UF Health. She moved to Gainesville in 1994 to attend the University of Florida and graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy. She has been apart of the Cancer Rehab team at UF Health since 2001 and has contributed to the significant growth of the program. She earned her Lymphedema Therapist Certification in 2004. She has spoken at the National Lymphedema Network International Conference. She has been a guest lecturer for the University of Florida’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program yearly since 2002. She loves to tra...
2025-03-2846 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 99 with Natalie Horback .Physician Assistant working in Breast Medical Oncology.Natalie Horback is a Physician Assistant working in Breast Medical Oncology. She is originally from Miami, Florida and now live in Tampa. She graduated undergraduate school from the University of Florida with a major in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. She worked in Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Medical Assistant prior to applying to PA School. then She attended Wake Forest School of Medicine - PA studies and graduated in May of 2023. She officially started working as a PA in Breast Oncology in August of 2023 and have loved it ever since. Connect...
2025-03-2132 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 97 with Blake Penley , DPT and his journey in an internship in Oncology28 year old from Gainesville, FL who graduated from USF in 2020 with bachelors in Health Science. He worked for 2 years for the Florida Department of Health in Gainesville as an operations consultant for emergency preparedness before deciding to pursue a career in physical therapy. In 2022 he was accepted into the DPT program at the University of North Florida inJacksonville. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Blake blakepenley1@gmail.com
2025-03-0727 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 96 with Meryl Alappattu.PT, DPT, PhD graduated a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of FloridaMeryl Alappattu, PT, DPT, PhD graduated a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Florida (UF) in 2008. After graduation, she completed a year-long clinical residency at University of Florida Health in Cancer Rehabilitation and Pelvic Health and has continued her clinical work specializing in rehabilitation for patients with cancer and pelvic health issues. Dr. Alappattu completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science at the UF in 2014, studying mechanisms of pelvic pain in women and is currently a Research Associate Professor in the UF Dept. of Physical Therapy and a clinical research scientist at Brooks Rehabilitation.
2025-02-2828 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 95 with Emily Bell . Physical Therapist who works at an outpatient oncology rehab clinic in ColoradoEmily is a physical therapist who works at an outpatient oncology rehab clinic in Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelors in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. Additionally, she is a certified lymphedema therapist, certified in dry needling, and a PORi certified oncology rehabilitation specialist. Emily treats all types of cancer patients for functional, pain, and lymphedema related deficits. She is a proponent of PT throughout the cancer care continuum in order to optimize quality of life and mitigate the severity of functional impairments where...
2025-02-2145 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 94 with Joe Soares, Male Breast Cancer survivorJoe Soares is a lifelong entrepreneur with a long trackrecord of building and selling successful businesses. He is a dedicated husband and father of two who cherishes quality time with his family and enjoys relaxing in the pool or boating on the lake. In February 2023, Joe faced apersonal challenge when he was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Today, he stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, celebrating being cancer-free.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social MediaInstagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Joejnksoares@gmail.com
2025-02-1448 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 93 with Yuval Alima, APK student and her experience doing her internship in OncologyYuval Alima is a third year APK student at UF from southFlorida. When she isn't studying or assisting in the UF neuromuscular physiology lab, she spends her free time reading, exercising, and dancing salsa and bachata. She just completed her part-time APK internship at the UF rehab clinic and plans to graduate next summer.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with yuval Yuval Alimahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yuval-alima/yuvalalima@gmail.com
2025-02-0728 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 92 with Dr Sandra Pyda , Family Medicine Physician talking about her journey dealing with Breast cancerDr. Pyda is currently located in Gainesville, Florida. Her primarily work at HCA North Florida as a Hospitalist Physician and she is also part of the GME family medicine residency program where her function as Core Faculty Assistant Professor precepting in the clinic working with the residents that she is involved within the residency program.She went from being the physician to the patient when she self detected a lump in her breast at the age of 30 years old and diagnosed with cancer at the age of 31. It all happened at a pivotal moment in her life when she...
2025-01-3159 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 91 with Dr Tatiana Weisbrod, Veterinarian and talking about her journey after being diagnosed with Breast cancer .Dr. Weisbrod is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Aquatic Animal Medicine at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained her DVM at Cornell in 2017 followed by an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles and a specialtyinternship in aquatic medicine at the University of Florida. She went on to pursue a masters and her research focused on pathology in Florida manatee calves. In 2023 she completed a residency in aquatic and zoological medicineand obtained board certification by the American College of Zoological Medicine. Upon completion of her training, she...
2025-01-2453 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 90 with Jasmin Brown , PA and her expertise in Urological cancerMs. Jasmine Brown hails from the great state of Maryland where she spent most of her childhood. She was born into a military family (Go Navy!) She attended the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a historically black college or university, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She then furthered her studies by obtaining a Master of Physician Assistant Studies in June 2021 from the University of Florida. She has been employed with the Department of Urology for 2.5 years. Ms. Brown has a passion for health disparities and proper education of patients to empower them...
2025-01-1731 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 89 with Louise koelmeyer, Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program at Macquarie UniversityAssociate Professor Louise Koelmeyer is the Head, Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment (ALERT) program within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Louise is a lymphoedema therapist (Occupational therapist), educator and researcher with over 30 years of experience in both public and private settings specializing in breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphoedema management. Louise is involved in strategically managing and developing the education, research and treatment arms of the innovative and internationally recognized “Centre of Excellence” multidisciplinary program.Louise is a member of the ALERT teaching facu...
2025-01-1039 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 88 with Tina Ahearn, Retired RN and sharing her story on her breast cancer journeyTina Ahearn currently living in The Villages, Florida but originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a retired registered nurse with a BSN of 38 years from the Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St Louis at the Washington University Medical school campus. She is married to her husband John of 48 years, she’s a mother of 2, a son living in NY and a daughter & son-in-law living in Portland , Oregon with two very active grandsons there.Since retiring and relocating to Florida in 2011, Tina became a master gardener through theUniversity of Florida in 2012 and remains active as a vo...
2025-01-0435 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 87 with Lauren Meffen, Speech Pathologist talking about her expertise in Head and Neck Cancer Rehab.Lauren Meffen is a speech language pathologist and certified lymphedema therapist with a passion for working with voice and swallow disorders. She has remained local to Gainesville after receiving her education from the University of Florida. Over the years, she has developed a love and specialization in working with the oncology population. She has advanced training in management of lymphedema of the head and neck, trismus therapy, FEES, stroboscopy and manual therapy techniques. She strongly champions a comprehensive approach toward treating the whole patient, with the involvement of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com
2024-12-2733 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 85 with Ann Collett sharing her expertise about DEXAFITAnn is the owner/operator of DexaFit Gainesville, which opened in August of 2024. She has 30+ years of experience in business and executive management and has a passion for health and wellness and helping people live their best lives.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Ann ann@dexafit.com 4001 Newberry Road, Suite B-1 Gainesville, FL 32607 DexaFit Gainesville ann@dexafit.com:352-792-6012 www.gainesville.dexafit.comSocial media: @dexafitgainesville for both Instagram and Facebook
2024-12-1344 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 84 with Michael Moss Head and neck cancer survivor. Michael is a testicular and head and neck cancer survivor that started his career in print advertising sales for a small firm and eventually became a part owner and assisted in growing the business. As the business grew I He slowly transited to the management side. Went back to school to achieve a MBA so the company would not out grow him . He eventually became President & CEO and facilitated The sale of the company which consisted of over 460 employees. Now, retired. Does some consulting but, mostly enjoying retirement. His second bout with cancer (2012) identified as throat cancer, was diagnosed 3 month...
2024-12-0630 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 83 with Brenda South Breast cancer survivor.Brenda is a retired environmental scientist and geodesist(Environmental Protection Agency and Defense Mapping Agency), widow, and breast cancer survivor. She loves to kayak and swim, knit and crochet, and care forher senior rescue dog. She helps groups that care for homeless people, dogs and cats. She has two adult children. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466
2024-11-2939 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 82 with Dr Burak Zeybek sharing his expertise in Gynecological cancerBurak Zeybek, MD, is a clinical assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida School of Medicine with a focus on gynecologic oncology and critical care medicine. Dr. Zeybek received his medical degree from Istanbul University in Turkey. He then went on to complete a dual residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Ege University in Izmir, Turkey, and the University of Texas Medical Branch, followed by a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Yale University. Dr. Zeybek completed an additional year-long fellowship in critical care medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Zeybek has published numerous...
2024-11-2241 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 81 with Bryan Spinelli , Physical Therapist and Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University.Bryan is a physical therapist and Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2000 and a Master of Science in 2001 from Northeastern University. He received his Doctorate of Philosophy from Drexel University in 2016. Bryan is a Lymphology Association of North America Certified Lymphedema Therapist and continues to practice as a physical therapist at Jefferson Health. Bryan works predominantly with persons living with and beyond head and neck cancer. He has experience assisting persons manage head and neck lymphedema, neck and...
2024-11-1543 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 80 with Luz Bay . Brown immigrant woman with a medical condition adds a personal perspective to her advocacy beyond her political engagementBorn and raised in the Philippines as the seventh of fourteen children, Luz Bay pursued education that led her to the United States, where she eventually earned a PhD in Educational Measurement and Statistics. Her impressive 30-year career as a psychometrician included holding various corporate responsibilities, culminating in her current role overseeing a team providing psychometric services to college placement assessment program as well as a group of standardized tests that provide a mechanism for earning college credits without taking college courses.Luz Bay is a long-time resident of Dover, NH where she lives...
2024-11-0850 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 79 with Rachel Bolger DPT student from the University of North FloridaRachel Bolger is a 3rd year DPT student from the University of North Florida. completing a 9-week finalclinical rotation with UF Health with the oncology team at Med Plaza in Gainesville, FL. Rachel completed her undergraduate degree in family and child sciences from Florida States University in 2021. Rachel has completed pelvic 1 and 2 certifications through Brooks Rehab and has special interest in working in oncology and pelvic floor upon graduating in May 2024. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Rachel rtetla99@gmail.
2024-11-0123 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 78 with Kerry Lenius . SPL specialize in Head and Neck CancerKerry Lenius, PhD, CCC-SLP completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and her Master’s degree and PhD at Florida State University. She has published two book chapters, five peerreviewed articles, and completed numerous presentations. Following completion of her PhD, she returned to clinical work and now has over 20 years ofexperience working with adult medical populations. Her current area of focus is in the head and cancer and voice disorders. She leads a support group for individuals with aphasia and is on the Board of Directors for Lary’s Speakeasy laryngectomy support group.
2024-10-2537 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 77 With Sruti ManviSruti graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India in 1997. She completed her Post professional masters in Physical therapy from Loma Linda School of Allied Health in 2000 and her Manual Therapy Certification and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Saint Augustine Florida in 2008. She has been practicing for 26 years, and her areas of interest include Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Oncology Rehabilitation, and Craniofacial Pain for Cervicogenicheadaches, and Management of TMJ. She is a double Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Physical Therapy. She is also aCertified Lymphedema Th...
2024-10-1836 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 76 with Emily Venglar
Emily Venglar is an undergraduate student at the
University of Florida. She is about to complete her bachelor's degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (APK). After graduation she plans to apply for a Physical Therapy Program in Florida. Originally from Fort Myers, she has become a part of the Gainesville community through the Gainesville Swing Dancing group, in which she is a board member and instructor. Emily spends her
free time writing, painting, and researching anatomy and exercise programs.
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2024-10-1121 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 75 with Dr David IglesiasDr David Iglesias , serves as the chief of the University of Florida Division of Gynecologic Oncology. A proud gator, He attended UF for his undergraduate studies, medical school and residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where He also earned a Master of Science in biomedical sciences. Prior to UF Health, He was an associate professor of gynecologic oncology at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He is a board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology...
2024-10-0441 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 74 with Kathleen ShillueClinical Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation at BIDMC, Director of Lymphatic Therapy at Boston lymphatic Canter at Beth Israel Deaconess medical Center. She is a physical therapist and LANA certified lymphedema therapist, And. Board certified orthopedic clinical Specialist. She graduated from Northeastern university wit PT degree and doctorate in PT from the MGH Institute for Heath professions. She has 40 years of experience as a PT and over 15 years treating patients with lymphedema.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/...
2024-09-2746 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 72 with Kelsey Mora, Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting children and families impacted by medical illness.Kelsey Mora is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting children and families impacted by medical illness, injury, and grief. She has extensive experience providing individual and group services to children who have a parent with cancer. Kelsey both guides parents and caregivers on how to best support their children and teens as well as creates unique opportunities to help youth make connections, and increase coping and communication throughout a cancer experience. Kelsey works in private practice, is the author of The Dot Method: an interactive tool to teach kids about cancer...
2024-09-1326 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 71 with Dr Eleonora Teplinsky, board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. She is the head of breast and gynecologic medical oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Paramus, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical and research interests focus on young women with breast cancer, survivorship and the use of social media in oncology. She is passionate about oncology education and advocacy on social media and is on social media herself as @drteplinsky. Dr. Teplinsky is on the medical advisory board of Living Bey...
2024-09-0621 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 70 with Kyle Schlock Physical therapy Student and his journey in an oncology internship.Kyle Schrock is a third year PT student at High PointUniversity completing a 12 week rotation at UF Health at Med Plaza. He went to undergrad at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and graduated witha bachelors degree in exercise science in 2020. After school He plan to pursue a career in orthopedic physical therapy. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Kylehttp://linkedin.com/in/kyle-schrockkyle.a.schrock@gmail.com IG:Kyle_Schrock_17
2024-08-3024 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 67 with Sara NashSara Nash is a psychotherapist in private practice in Gainesville, Florida who specializes in helping professional and retired adults navigate complex transitions, including life-changing medical conditions such as cancer. Saraloves to support people through the emotional, relational, and existential aspects of cancer survivorship and explore how to live well amidst great uncertainty. Since her own experience with breast cancer, Sara has also expandedher practice to consult with women about their options to get flat closure or breast mound reconstruction when mastectomy surgery is indicated. Connect with Derly applewebdata://CEA45D8C-A3C7-45E7-AB98-3A07FE4456A1/%E2%81%A0...
2024-08-1653 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 66 with Amanda Hollinger
Amanda Hollinger has served as Executive Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance since 2018. With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, Amanda has held leadership positions in a variety of organizations, including the YWCA of Greater Charleston, Trident Technical College, and as a nonprofit consultant. Her skills include fundraising, federal and foundation grant writing, advocacy, community outreach, and organizational development. Co-authored publications related to head and neck cancer include: Yan, et. al. (2020). The role of head and neck cancer advocacy organizations during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Head & Neck: Journal of the Sc...
2024-08-0927 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 65 with Jasmine SouersJasmine Souers, a young breast cancer survivor from Jacksonville, FL, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer at the age of 26 in 2016. With the support of her family and close friends, Jasmine underwent a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction, 25 rounds of proton therapy radiation and completed five years of hormone therapy.While cancer changed the trajectory of life as she knew it, Jasmine’s diagnosis launched her into the pursuit of a purpose-driven life. She turned to her faith and her love of books and personal development to help her grow on her journey. Her bachelors degree in public relations from th...
2024-08-0235 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 64 with Tarah CapozzaTarah Capozza. earned her doctor of physical therapy degree from the USF School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Morsani College of Medicine, in Tampa, Florida. Additionally, she hold a bachelor of science degree in human performance from Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero, Florida.
Her commitment to advancing her skills led her to become a certified lymphedema therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. In her practice, she specialize in orthopaedics, oncology and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Specifically, she address orthopaedic conditions affecting the low back, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and neck. Additionally, she focus on impairments associated with oncological...
2024-07-2624 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 63 with Dr Jennifer FieberDr Fieber, is a clinical assistant professor with the University of Florida Department of Surgery in the UF Division of Surgical Oncology. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Center for Surgery and Health Economics and a Surgical Education Research Fellowship through the Association of Surgery Education. Following her residency training, she completed an additional year of comprehensive fellowship tr...
2024-07-1929 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 62 with Dr De LeoDr De Leo is a radiation oncologist here at UF/ gainesville . she is originally from Miami , She did her undergraduate school at Harvard college, Medical school and her Residency program here at UF Collegie of medicine . Her disease site specialties are brain and spine , and her academic interest is medical education .
She enjoys running , currently training for a marathon, watching TV , reading ,spending time with her husband (Ned), and playing with her dog (Wooly). Connect with Derly
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2024-07-1237 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 61 with Dr Robin GalleyDr. Robin Galley is the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and Associate Professor for the NSU-Tampa DPT Program. In this role, she is responsible for securing placements for the students to complete their full-time clinical experiences across Florida and the country. Dr. Galley facilitates the entire placement process including the follow-up and in-person site visits once placed. She serves as a direct line of communication to the program during the clinical experiences and offers assistance and guidance where needed to ensure successful clinical experiences.
Dr. Galley also serves as a lab assistant and guest lecturer within multiple courses including...
2024-07-0552 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 60 with Sammy MillerSammy Miller PT, DPT is a pelvic oncology physical therapist at UF Health. She moved down to Florida after graduation from Misericordia University, where she earned both a BS in Business Management with a Specialization in Healthcare Management and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Originally from Pennsylvania, she participated in competitive cheer leading throughout her childhood. This led her to cheer in college were she served as a captain for two years (her team placed 2nd against DI, DII, and DIII schools at nationals), and eventually she became an assistant coach to Misericordia’s team. Sammy even spent a su...
2024-06-2834 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 59 with Jahane Hunsicker"Jahane' Hunsicker is a 4th year student physical therapist from Ocala, FL. She is currently getting her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova SoutheasternUniversity and has served as the Service Chair of the NSU SPTA. She earned her Bachelor's of Health Science at the University of Florida and will earn her DPT in May. She is currently in the process of undergoing her third clinical rotations for her last year of school and is finishing up her rotation in the oncology outpatient setting at the UF Health Med Plaza. Her passion is serving geriatric patients with neurologic conditions a...
2024-06-2129 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 58 with Dr Mustafa Mohamed AhmedHe is passionate about helping heart failure patients author their own story and he is honored to be part of such an amazing team at UF Health. He is an associate professor for the University of Florida’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. He specialize in advanced heart failure, ventricular assist devices and transplantation, while serving as the section chief of heart failure and medical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at UF Health. He wear many hats, including the program director of the cardiovascular disease fellowship at UF.
He attended Johns Hopkins University as an undergraduate and obtained hi...
2024-06-1423 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 69 with Angela Crystal EarhartAngela Earhart Determined women, telling her story about Melanoma and other skin cancer. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutionshttps://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Cancer 101 Angela Crystal Earhart (Facebook) Instagram & MeetMe.com: CBurst33Earhartextras.com
2024-06-0838 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 57 with Andrew FarinaAndy Farina is an ordinary guy who has been bringing amazing results and cutting edge Training & Coaching to clients and the community for over 30 years. He started as an Electrical Engineer and became President & Founder of Fearless Health. He is also an Ultra trail runner with three 100 mile finishes under his belt. He grew up “The kid who can’t” and became “The Man who can.” He consistently helps others do what they thought they could never do.
Andy is the Husband to an amazing woman. Suzanne, for 36 years, and the father of 5 accomplished children ages 21-32. He is an avid re...
2024-06-0751 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 56 with Katherine KrzysKatherine Krzys, archivist, actress, director, author, andtheatre for youth historian, received an MFA in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University (ASU). Under her 33-year leadership as the Curator of the ASU Child Drama Collection, this archive grew to become the largest repository in the world documenting the international history of theatre for youth back to the 16th century. Her publications include: biographies of leaders in thefield, a 3-volume history of ASSITEJ, and journal bibliographies. She was frequently invited to deliver keynote speeches at conferences and landmarkcelebrations. In the summer of 1996, she received the AATE (A...
2024-05-3142 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 55 with Dr Brett CarrollDr.Carroll is the Director of the Section of Vascular Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He completed his internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, general cardiology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Center, and vascular medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also the director of Lymphatic
Medicine and sees over 300 patients annually with lymphedema as part of the BIDMC multidisciplinary Lymphatic Center with the primary role of appropriate diagnosis and conservative management of limb swelling. Dr. Carroll is also the medical di...
2024-05-2435 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 54 with Dr Shelley DiCeccoDr. Shelley DiCecco, PT, PhD, CLT-LANA, CI-CS, founded LymphEd in 2017 as part of Casley-Smith International. She completed her Physical Therapy Degree in January of 2000. She became a Woman’s Health Specialist for Pelvic Floor Disorders in 2000 and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2001. Dr. DiCecco received her PhD from Texas Woman’s University in the Philosophy of Physical Therapy in 2012. She has published articles on lymphedema and pelvic floor disorders and contributed to books on lymphedema. Dr. DiCecco currently is Director of the lymphedema and pelvic floor service lines for the Sports Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in the...
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Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 53 with Matt BridgmanDr. Matt Bridgman holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Master's degree in Christian Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, and is a licensed psychologist and board certified clinical neuropsychologist. For the past 13 years he has been working as a staff neuropsychologist at Penn Highlands DuBois, evaluating and treating patients with various cognitive and mood symptoms from a wide variety of conditions, including concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, various dementias, COVID infection, and cancer, to name a few. More recently, Dr...
2024-05-1040 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 52 with Dr Julie BradleyDr. Julie Bradley , she is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida. With an intense focus on breast cancer and pediatric tumors in both the clinical and research realms, she possesses a deep knowledge of these types of cancers, allowing comprehensive and personalized care for people affected by these diagnoses.
Dr. Bradley has been an invited speaker for 150 local, national and international presentations, and published 7 book chapters and over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles. Her presentations and publications include technical guidelines for proton therapy and clinical outcomes in radiotherapy, with a focus...
2024-05-0337 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 51 with Stephanie ProvostShe became a nurse in 2007 after she got married, she moved to Ft Lauderdale and started working in the NICU. After her husband graduated from anesthesia school, they moved here to Gainesville and work here at UF Shands NICU and, at the same time, went back to school for her bachelor’sdegree in health education and becamecertified in Neonatal ICU and cross-trained in PACU for pediatrics. When they started their family, she was fortunate to stay home for several years to raise her boys 11 and 8. During these years, several family members, including her mother, were diagnosed with breast cancer.Both her mo...
2024-04-2638 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 50 with Catherine MartinCatherine is a two time cancer survivor. She was born in Graz, Austria and moved to US in 1999.
She went to school in Graz, received her piano teaching degree(Masters in music education ) at the University of Music and Performing arts in Graz .
She is married , two children (Monona 24 , Cillian 22)
She is a passionate runner (running streak over 10 years )
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2024-04-1934 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 49 with Dr Natalie LockneyDr. Natalie Lockney is an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Program Director for the radiation oncology medical residency. She was a summa cum laude graduate of Birmingham-Southern College. She completed medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, prior to her residency training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she served as Chief Resident from 2016-2017. She then practiced at the University of Florida and at Sutter Solano Medical Center before joining Vanderbilt in 2021. She is board-certified in Radiation Oncology and specializes in treating patients with malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract...
2024-04-1233 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 48 with Sarah McLeanSarah McLean is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis was at the young age of 26 and her second diagnosis was at 34. Because of her experiences with breast cancer, she has dedicated her life to the emotional and spiritual restoration of survivors as well as their families.
She and her husband, Steve, have founded the non-profit organization, Project 31, which supports the breast cancer community through outreach, education, and financial support. She lives in Oklahoma City with Steve and their two children, Colin and Tatum.
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2024-04-0535 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 46 with Bryan GroleauBryan Groleau has been a lymphedema and wound therapist since 2003 with experience in breast cancer related lymphedema and axillary web syndrome; lower extremity obesity-related lymphedema and lipedema; head, neck, and facial lymphedema; wound care; stage III elephantiasis; geriatric mixed edemas; lymphatic filariasis; and lymphedema in the home health setting. Throughout his career, Bryan has treated extensively in both outpatient and home care settings and managed teams of lymphedema and wound therapists for multiple clinics and home health agencies. Currently, Bryan is the Director of Clinical Education for mediUSA and also serves on the medi for help medical missions project...
2024-03-2938 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 47 with Fitz KoehlerFitz Koehler of Fitzness.com is a fitness innovator with a master’s degree in exercise and sport sciences, a breast cancer-crusher, and the author of multiple books, including My Noisy Cancer Comeback, Your Healthy Cancer Comeback, and the Healthy Cancer Comeback Journal. She’s also one of America's most exciting keynote speakers and a premier race announcer. After waging her own incredible comeback, Fitz works tirelessly to help other cancer patients and survivors weaponize exercise, nutrition, and mental fortitude to go from sick to strong and beyond!
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2024-03-2234 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 45 with Theresa EgglestonTheresa Eggleston is a 3rd year DPT student from
High Point University, completing a 12-week clinical rotation with UF Health
with the oncology team at Med Plaza in Gainesville, FL. Theresa completed her
undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University-Mankato in 2017 where she earned
a B.S. in exercise science, and a minor in psychology. Theresa is interested in
pursuing certifications in pelvic health, oncology, and lymphedema after
graduating with her DPT in April of 2024.
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2024-03-1532 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 44 with Dr Jasmine ZhengDr. Jasmine Zheng completed her medical training at Georgetown University and went on to receive her residency training at University of Michigan, where she began developing a passion for cancer rehabilitation, a specialty in the field of rehabilitation medicine aimed to maximize and restore a person's physical, social, psychological, and vocational functioning through the cancer care continuum. After residency, she became an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has grown the cancer rehabilitation practice and helped begin Penn's first cancer rehabilitation fellowship. She currently serves as Director of Penn...
2024-03-0846 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 43 with Melissa GritzMelisa is a 43 y/o mother of 2, an opinionated wife of 17 years, career IT professional, and a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer.She will give you great tips that helped her while she was going through her treatments. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.comhttps://cancermindandbodyrehab.com/journey Social Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with MelissaMelissa Gritz Gainesville, FLmadampier@gmail.com
2024-03-0146 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 42 with Dr Wei ChenDr. Wei Chen is a distinguished professor at Cleveland Clinic renowned for his expertise in reconstructive microsurgery and super microsurgery. He haspioneered innovative techniques such as the “octopus” LVA, the “free style” acrobatic LVA, vascularized lymph vessel transplant, advanced LVA techniques for severelymphedema, and the "flying squirrel" MITESE lymph-enhancing liposuction.Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.comhttps://Cancerrehabsolutions.comhttps://cancermindandbodyrehab.com/journey Social Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehabFacebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutionshttps://twitter.com/@Derlycanc72466Connect with Dr Chen https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwidq4zt5cOCAxUyr1oFHcO5CS0YABAAGgJ2dQ&gclid=CjwKCAiA0syqBhBxEiwAeNx9N2ey5Uf5G7moT98B4kpMQ5gymBs9csjc4QaLzh6T4kucBSlEwW4Z0RoCcs4QAvD_BwE&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD2LpbT6MEeBUDZSgtPjtU76rN9neu9GOEa3OCFr2I_FfdGkgV8c_LT8Xt8Che1XiMdhiJ7BZaxFLeR0_8kqaLQzDlueVCmco5o9s5ZVH
2024-02-2352 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 41 with Dr Lisa ChackoDr. Lisa Chacko is a primary care physician, menopause
specialist, and medical educator. She owns a private practice in Florida
focused on Menopause & Midlife Health. She is residency faculty at UCF, and
serves on the Education Committee of the Menopause Society .
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2024-02-1629 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 40 with Leah DiehlElizabeth (Leah) lee deal Diehl, RLA, HTM is Director of Therapeutic Horticulture at Wilmot Botanical Gardens and Lecturer in Environmental Horticulture, both at the University of Florida (UF). She is a licensed landscape architect, a master gardener, and a professionally registered horticultural therapist. She manages and teaches an undergraduate certificate program in horticultural therapy at UF, conducts research projects, and runs therapeutic horticulture programming for diverse populations, where she coordinates clients, volunteers, and students. She has given lectures, workshops, and trainings on horticultural therapy, healing gardens, and related topics to many groups in the U.S. and abroad. She...
2024-02-0928 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 39 with Lise CochranLise has been married to my husband for 16 years and they have an 8 year old son who is the light of my life. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but have lived in Gainesville for over 20 years. In February 2020, after her first mammogram, She was diagnosed with Stage 3 IDC with lymph node involvement. Through the course of 2020, She received 16 rounds of chemo, a left mastectomy, 35 rounds of proton therapy, and DIEP reconstruction.
Learning she had cancer and will need chemo was bad enough, but dealing with this while a mystery illness was invading the globe was terrifying! How...
2024-02-0242 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 38 with Carolyn Vachani
Carolyn Vachani is an oncology nurse and the Innovation Director at OncoLink. In this role, she develops and maintains innovative projects to make providing quality patient education more attainable. She leads the development and maintenance of the OncoLife Survivorship Care Plan and has a strong interest in oncology survivorship care, cancer education, and health literacy. She is pursuing a certificate in therapeutic Horticulture and loves
learning how plants can improve health and wellness. She enjoys discussing just
about any cancer topic, as well as gardening, cooking, and of course, her sons.
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2024-01-2924 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 37 with Dana HaggettDana is an oncology nurse practitioner taking care of patients undergoing breast cancer treatment at Mass General Cancer Center in Boston, MA. Her work with this patient population started in 2007 when she worked as a clinical research coordinator (CRC) on breast cancer clinical trials at MGH. In her two years as a CRC, she was inspired by the nurses and NPs with whom she worked to return to school to get a second bachelors and masters degree in nursing. She returned to MGH in 2016 and began working with breast cancer patients undergoing radiation before switching to the breast medical...
2024-01-1937 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 36 with Dr Jim WagnerDr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist with 28 years of clinical experience working in the upper extremity orthopedic setting. He received his post professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Jim is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and is an adjunct professor at an accredited occupational therapy program. Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting/bodybuilding for 35 year and has been in 28 competitions. He has traveled extensively teaching on...
2024-01-1237 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 36 with Jim WagnerDr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist with 28 years of clinical experience working in the upper extremity orthopedic setting. He received his post professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy. Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Jim is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and is an adjunct professor at an accredited occupational therapy program. Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting/bodybuilding for 35 year and has been in 28 competitions. He has traveled extensively teaching...
2024-01-1238 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 35 with Dr Amy ComanderDr. Amy Comander She is Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham and at Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center in Waltham. She is Director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Mass General Cancer Center, which is the first cancer center to have a dedicated lifestyle medicine program. As an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, she enjoys teaching medical students and residents about oncology, as well as lifestyle medicine. Given her strong interest in cancer survivorship and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Comander is dedicated to...
2024-01-0539 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 34 with Steven WitchoskeySteven Witchoskey is a 3rd year student physical therapist from Plant City, FL. He is currently getting his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Florida and serves as the president of his class. Steven played Division 1 college football at Western Kentucky University and also served as captain for two years. He is certified strength and conditioning specialist and is currently in the process of undergoing his four clinical rotations for his last year of school. Steven is finishing up his rotation in the oncology outpatient setting at the UF Health Med Plaza and will be transitioning...
2023-12-2924 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 33 with Scott CapozzaScott Capozza, PT, MS received a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 1999. He has worked as a physical therapist in a multi-disciplinary survivorship clinic at Yale Cancer Center since 2006 and is also Yale New Haven Hospital’s only outpatient physical therapist dedicated solely to oncology rehabilitation. Scott is among the first class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy in the United States and serves as a SACE II Item Writer for the oncology certification exam through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He holds several leadership positions within the American Physical Therapy Association, in...
2023-12-2236 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 32 with Dr Amy MorrisDr. Amy Morris is a cancer survivor, fearless advocate, and creator of the Cancer Freedom Program. She brings empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn cancer myths with facts and over 13 years of clinical experience. Dr. Amy’s evidence based approach will have you dropping weight in forced menopause, hot flash free, and reclaiming your energy after cancer.
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2023-12-1532 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 31 with JT and Jenifer KellyJT Kelly and his wife Jennifer . They live in South Daytona, Florida and are the proud parents of two sons, Thomas (26) and Declan (22). JT grew up in the Daytona Beach area and served in the US Navy as a young man. Before retiring in January 2022, he worked for Sea Ray Boats and for the City of South Daytona Parks and Recreation. He loves disc golf, camping, the Baltimore Orioles, discovering new craft beers, live music, and smoking great barbecue. After losing his voice unexpectedly in November of 2022 and two subsequent biopsies, JT was diagnosed with stage 3 laryngeal cancer in...
2023-12-0844 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 30 with Eric GalvezEric had a golfball sized cerebelo-pontine meningioma brain tumor ended his physical therapy career almost 2 years after starting it in San Diego, CA. He has established a new career in patient advocacy by creating two unique nonprofit organizations, “mAss Kickers Foundation “ and “disability Guerrillas”. He has also published 2 books about his experiences as a young physical therapist turned neuro-oncology patient and patient turned nonprofit executive. He currently serves as: the Membership and Communications Chair for APTA ONCOLOGY Balance and Falls Special intersect group; APTA liaison for the APTA MICHIGAN Oncology Rehabilitation SIG; and World Physiotherapy: IPT-HOPE website manager. He hopes to...
2023-12-0130 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 29 with Dr Coy HeldermonDr. Heldermon is an associate professor of medicine and breast cancer specialist in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UF. In addition, he is a lysosomal storage disease specialist. He helped establish and directs the pediatric and adult multi-disciplinary lysosomal storage disease clinic at UF. He is an oncologist and researcher. He perform xenografts of breast cancers into mice to develop better breast cancer treatment approaches.His interest in breast cancer research is both clinical and academic. His laboratory is currently performing studies on patient-derived xenograft tumors in collaboration with several investigators at the University of Florida. These...
2023-11-2449 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 28 with Dr Joseph KatzJoseph Katz, D.M.D, Professor, Head section of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Florida. Dr. Katz Has an active patient care practice, and he is deeply involved in teaching and translational research. He was trained at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his DMD and Residency in Oral Medicine, followed by a fellowship at NIDCR –NIH and the Eastman Dental Institute in London. Dr. Katz is a member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. He has authored more than 220 peer-reviewed publications and sits on the ed...
2023-11-1741 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 27 with Dr Christiana ShawDr. Shaw is a professor in the division of general surgery at the UF College of Medicine who focuses her clinical efforts on surgical oncology.A fifth-generation Floridian, Dr. Shaw was born in Florida and grew up on the gulf coast. She attended The Florida State University for undergraduate education and the University of Miami for medical school prior to completing a general surgery residency at Tufts University in Boston. She completed a surgical oncology fellowship prior to starting at the University of Florida.Dr. Shaw is an expert in surgical removal of cancers, focusing on skin cancers and...
2023-11-1027 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 26 with Shelley-SchaitelShe is an oncology-certified RN with a bachelor’s degree. she had worked in 12 different oncology clinics across Southern Wisconsin for almost 13 years.
During that time, She was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. She discovered that She carry a genetic mutation (BRCA1) that caused her to be at high risk for multiple cancers, including breast, ovarian, uterine, pancreatic, and melanoma. After
her experience with cancer, She found her level of understanding and compassion for her oncology patients to be above and beyond what she thought would be possible. She has clinical knowledge, but more importantly, personal experience to suppo...
2023-11-0332 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 25 with Dr Dziegielewski, PeterDr. Dziegielewski (aka Dr. Dz) is the Chief of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Florida. He is originally from Canada, where he received his MD from the University of Alberta. He then completed residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (aka “Ear Nose and Throat Surgery / ENT”), also at the University of Alberta. He became certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and went on to compete a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at The Ohio State University. For the last 10 years Dr. Dz has been a He...
2023-10-2724 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 24 with Dr Mark LeyngoldDr. Mark Leyngold is a nationally renowned board certified plastic surgeon. He completed a prestigious 6 year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency in Las Vegas, NV where he served as a chief resident. To advance his training ,he went on to complete additional 2 years of fellowship training in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Over the years Dr. Leyngold developed a wide range of clinical expertise including but not limited to aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, microsurgery and facial plastic surgery. Dr Leyngold served as an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital where he spent nearly a d...
2023-10-2028 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 23 with Jeannette ZuckerJeannette Zucker, PT, DPT, CLT, MBA holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. She received her lymphedema certification from Klose Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2002and started her career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2003. She developed the lymphedema therapy program at Main Campus which has expanded to span multiple sites throughout New York and New Jersey. She advanced through
the clinical levels from Staff Physical Therapist to Outpatient Therapy Supervisor. In 2012, a resolution was passed in New York State honoring her for outstanding advocacy and promotion of lymphedema awareness. In 2019, Jeannette left MSK...
2023-10-1329 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 21 with Cheryl BrunelleCheryl Brunelle is the associate director of the Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Research Program and a clinical specialist in physical therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Cheryl earned her physical therapy degrees at the University of Toronto, Canada. She completed her lymphedema certification with Drs. Albert and Olivier Leduc in London, England, and with Klose Training, in Boston, USA.
Cheryl’s clinical focus is on oncology program and staff development within the MGH department of physical and occupational therapy, and the evaluation and treatment of patients during and after breast cancer treatment, for issues such as surveillance and early in...
2023-09-2931 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 20 with Marina BlackfordMarina Blackford is a mom, dental hygienist and two time breast cancer survivor. She received the news that she had Stage II breast cancer one week after qualifying for the Boston Marathon. She would have 16 chemotherapy infusions and double mastectomy surgery and still run the Boston marathon as a cancer survivor that next year.
Five years later, she would start her YouTube channel to pay forward tips to other cancer fighters. During that time she would be diagnosed with breast cancer again. What could have been the worst time of her life was turned around with her will to...
2023-09-0827 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 17 with Beth LeinderShe is an account manager for Impedimed.
She has a nursing background; she had been working in the medical device industry for over 15 years in the breast health space.
She worked in the Operating Room from 1984 to 2000, She worked primarily with an Ophthalmologist and with some reconstructive and plastic surgeons as a surgical first assistant. She later went on to work with a Surgical Oncologist as a Research Coordinator for approximately 5 years.
The coordinator ensures that the patient understands the purpose of the study and the risks and benefits of the study.
Her past clinical experience in the OR...
2023-09-0123 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 16 with Laura CarfangLaura Carfang is the founder and executive director of Surviving Breast Cancer, an online educational content & community-driven platform that fills a gap in the breast cancer arena. Through weekly support groups, workshops, and webinars, Laura has created a home for those who have been touched by breast cancer. Additionally, Laura hosts and produces the globally recognized podcast, Breast Cancer Conversations, which offers weekly episodes capturing the voices of those diagnosed with breast cancer as well as doctors, oncologists and medical experts in the field.
Laura is an accomplished academic having earned a B.A. in Fine Arts, an M...
2023-08-2529 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 15 with Pam ClevengerPam is a a 2 time breast cancer survivor and have dedicated her
career to helping patients navigate their new normal after this life altering
disease. he goal is that I can show that there is so much Hope and life left, and this disease does not mean that the life you enjoyed prior to diagnosis is over. She worked with the Breast Cancer team at UF Health for 9 years and the Nurse Navigator which allowed her to help patients find resources, making sure that they got in to see the entire care team, and ran the UF Health Breast...
2023-08-1826 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 14 with Dr Kerry D'Ambrogio DOM,AP,PT,DO-MTPDr Kerry D’Ambrogio, DOM, AP, PT, DO-MTP, is a physical therapist, osteopath, and board-certified acupuncture physician. He is the author of Positional
Release Therapy (Mosby) and his published articles have been featured in physical, occupational, and
massage therapy magazines.
Dr. D’Ambrogio started lecturing in 1988 and has taught in over 20 countries worldwide. He is a certified instructor recognized by the Upledger Institute,
the Barral Institute and International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) He founded the D’Ambrogio Institute with the vision of providing a comprehensive osteopathic manual therapy curriculum to train clinicians to make better decisions regardi...
2023-08-1130 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 13 with Erica DeMarchPhysical Therapist and Founder of Step and ConnectErica DeMarch, a physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical expertise, is the founder of Step and Connect, a company dedicated to improving balance and reducing falls with innovative devices and educational programs. She invented the patented Balance Matters System to offer a fun, functional, and science-backed approach to train balance. Portable and affordable, it uses multi-sensory feedback and multi-modal training to maximize motor learning performance. Now, people effectively find the "just right" balance exercise dose to improve their balance and movement.
She has a passion for learning and teaching. She serves as an affiliate faculty member at South College Ph...
2023-08-0426 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 12 with Tony Garcia Occupational TherapistTony Garcia is an Occupational Therapist currently working at the UF Health Medical Plaza Outpatient Clinic. Patient populations being served at the Medical Plaza include oncology, Long Covid, and mental health.Tony graduated from the University of Florida in
1997 with an MHS in Occupational Therapy. For the past 25 years he has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient, home health, SNF,
and long term care. During that time he has also worked in administrative and management capacities. His primary professional interest is the role of OT in
mental health. Tony lives with his wife Lisa and greyhound...
2023-07-3127 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 11 Julie Leger-CruzJulie is from Canada . She graduated from St Thomas University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Double major in History and Political Science and a minor in Spanish . Her intention was to go to Law school , but decided that was not a good fit for her . Someone told her that she would make a good massage therapist. So in the summer of 2003 she enrolled at the International Academy of Massage Therapy in Ottawa ,Ontario and became a Registered Massage Therapist in July of 2005. she
moved to Gainesville Florida got married , became a permanent
resident in 2007 she was working...
2023-07-2122 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 10 with Jillian Warwick, FNTP, FBCS, RWPJillian Warwick is a Functional Nutritionist with extensive training and experience in gastrointestinal health, hormone balance, and blood chemistry. She is
passionate about helping her clients rejuvenate their health and sort through all the confusing, contradictory information to develop a plan based on their unique needs while addressing the foundations of optimal wellness from a holistic perspective. She is committed to offering the highest level of care in
holistic healing with unparalleled support, integrity, and compassion.
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2023-07-1426 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 5 Julia Osborne Physical Therapist Oncology RehabJulia is the founder of Oncology Rehab, established in 2009 which is dedicated to outpatient oncology rehabilitation. Oncology Rehab works in partnership with HCA and Sarah Cannon in Colorado and Texas, and provides innovative, evidence-based specialized care to patients with oncological diagnoses in all tumor programs and through all phases of treatment. The clinic has programs in breast cancer, head & neck cancer, thoracic cancers, pelvic and colorectal cancers, GI Cancers, sarcoma and melanoma cancers, blood cancers, and neurological cancers, as well as cancer exercise programs to address the sequelae of chemotoxicity, radiation therapy, and cancer related surgeries. In 2014 Julia founded...
2023-07-1227 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 9 with Dr Dhruv SinghalDhruv Singhal, MD is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as the co-Director of the Boston Lymphatic Center and Director of the BIDMC Lymphatic Center. Dr. Singhal completed all of his formal surgical training in Boston. He is Board Certified in General
Surgery having completed his general surgery training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston, MA). Dr. Singhal is also Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery having completed further training in plastic surgery in the Harvard Combined Plastic Surgery Program. He then pursued a
fellowship in adult craniofacial surgery at the Chang...
2023-07-0726 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 8 with Reena Arndt Integrative Medicine PharmacistReena had been a pharmacist for 34 years. She loves being a community pharmacist. She recently got certified in Anti-aging and Regenerative
Medicine. She consider herself and Integrative Medicine pharmacist. She believes when the traditions and knowledge of the eastern Medicine meet
the science and data of current day medicine, we can truly care for our own bodies. She likes to tailor a plan that works for each individual. That is what meeting people where they are is all about for her . It's considering the time, cost and commitment and seeing it from the other side.
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2023-07-0130 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 6 Interview with Lisa Marshall Occupational Therapist CLT.CLWT.Lisa has focused primarily on oncology for the past 28 years. In 2002, she founded Specialty Rehabilitation Inc. (SRI), where she developed and provided oncology programs and services -- prehabilitation through palliation -- for all cancer types. Lisa's areas of expertise include the management of breast cancer, oncology lymphedema, cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cancer-related cognitive impairments, cancers of the head and neck, and oncology pelvic floor dysfunction. She is lymphedema certified, a national presenter, and a regular presenter at major healthcare institutions and universities. Today, SRI provides oncology education and consulting for; individual healthcare professionals, cancer centers, community hospitals, outpatient c...
2023-06-1622 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 4 Interview with Dr Kathryn Hitchcock, Radiation OncologistDr Kathryn Hitchcock, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist, biomedical engineer, and retired aircraft carrier driver. She is the principal investigator for national trials in head/neck and gastrointestinal cancers, and does committee work in both diversity/equity/inclusion/access and quality/patient safety.She will give you a lot of different tips that can help during your radiation process .Connect with Derlyhttps://cancermindandbodyrehab.comSocial :Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/Facebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/Connect With Dr Hitchcock Kate (Kathryn E.) Hitchcock Gainesville, FL U...
2023-06-0328 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 2 with Dr Nicole Stout Physical Therapist and oncology specialistDr. Nicole L. Stout is a research assistant professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Hematology/Oncology at West Virginia University Cancer Institute and with the School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy, Management, and Leadership. She also serves as the Associate Director of the WVU Cancer Institute’s Survivorship Program where she coordinates the survivorship research agenda and supportive care infrastructure development between the cancer center and community. Dr. Stout’s research focuses on the implementation of prospective, risk stratified functional assessment and symptom management strategies in cancer care delivery and studying community outreach and engagement strate...
2023-05-2527 min
Taking Charge of My CancerEpisode 1 with Dr Lisa Spiguel Breast cancer SurgeonAs a Physical therapist specialized in oncology , I developed this podcast to bring education from the different interdisciplinary team.In today Episode I have a special guest.Dr. Lisa Spiguel is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, and the clinical lead for the UF Health Breast Center. She provides leading care in breast health, breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as assessment and counseling of high breast cancer risk women. Her clinical and academic interests intersect with a focus on improving quality of life of our breast cancer survivors with a special...
2023-05-1425 min