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| Welcome To The Oncology Section |
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Our association consists of professional Physical Therapists managing the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary and cardiopulmonary rehabilitative needs of patients resulting from the treatment of active cancer disease. This encompasses acute secondary sequela of cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy; long-term secondary sequela of said treatments and palliative care.
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Message from our President
Hello wonderful members of the Section on Oncology! Loraine tells me that as your new section president,
I should introduce myself, so here is a little bit of information.
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Oncology Members in the News
Visit the Section News page to see reports of our Oncology Section members that have been featured in news reports and trade publications. |
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| SPOTLIGHT - Meet an Oncology Member |
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Introducing Mary Ann Calys, PT
My work is my passion! I enjoy collaborating with others who share my belief in holistic care, with a focus on quality of life, lifestyle behavioral change, and motivational coaching to engage patients in the art of living.
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| Oncology Section Partners Program |
 Who is eligible for the Partners
Program?
Any physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant who lives in a country
other than the United States who is not
eligible for membership in APTA.
In addition, partnership is also open to
any non-physical therapist or physical
therapist assistant who hopes to facilitate
the advancement of evidence-based
practice, education, and research in oncologic
physical therapy.
Click Here to download brochure
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many reasons to join our group. Our association delivers timely,
targeted educational and professional research and real world
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APTA Opposes New Senate Bill to Relax Qualification Standards for Medicare Providers
The Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act of 2006 (S 3963), introduced late last week by Sens Craig Thomas (R-WY) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), would overturn the current Medicare "incident to" rule and recognize athletic trainers and lymphedema therapists as covered providers under Medicare. APTA opposes S 3963 and strongly supports Medicare's qualification standards that therapy services should be provided only by qualified practitioners. The Association's position is that physical therapists are the only professionals who should provide physical therapy examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, and interventions. Interventions should be represented and reimbursed as physical therapy only when performed by a physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. To contact your senators and urge them to oppose this legislation, visit the Medicare Personnel Qualification for Physical Therapy Resource Center
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Oncology Specialty Certification Exam through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
For more details, please visit the Specialization in Oncology PT page.
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Swelling Disorders & Lymphedema Special Interest Group Webpage
The Oncology Section Swelling Disorders & Lymphedema Special Interest Group leadership is proud to unveil a new online
location for our SIG members. Come join our community by signing up for membership in the Lymphedema SIG. |
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HIV/AIDS Special Interest Group Webpage
The Oncology Section HIV/AIDS SIG leadership is proud to unveil a new online location for our SIG members. Come join our community by signing up for HIV/AIDS SIG membership. Details Here
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| Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group Webpage |
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| The Oncology Section Hospice and Palliative Care leadership is proud to unveil a new online location for our SIG members. Come join our community by signing up for Hospice and Palliative Care SIG membership. Click Here |
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