Stop Ignoring the Elephant in the Room

<p>Sometimes we encounter really uncomfortable conversation topics in oncology physical therapy: pee, poop, sex, stomas, death…  It may be tempting to avoid these, but that’s actually the <em>worst</em> thing we can do as OncoPTs.</p><p>So what are we supposed to do instead?  Lean into them.  Have the conversations.  Open the door for openness &amp; honesty with your patients.</p><p>Because if you’re not having these conversations with your patients, they’re probably not happening at all.</p><p>In her words, Dr. Liz O&apos;Riordan is a breast surgeon who got breast cancer - &amp; it changed her whole approach to patient care, including actually having the hard, difficult, uncomfortable conversations with her patients.  </p><p>Download your FREE <a href="https://theoncopt.ck.page/d8eff7bc9e">Quick Guide to Treating Patients with Cancer</a>.<br><em>Because it's not if, it's </em><strong><em>when</em></strong><em> you'll treat a person with cancer.</em><br><em><br></em>Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram:<br><a href="https://Instagram.com/TheOncoPT">https://Instagram.com/TheOncoPT</a><br><br></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by our brand new Cancer Basics Course. &nbsp;</p><p>With the Cancer Basics Course, you’ll get our exact blueprint to start treating people with cancer confidently &amp; competently.&nbsp; No more ramshackling together your oncology knowledge.</p><p>Start treating your patients with cancer confidently &amp; competently TODAY.&nbsp; Register now at <a href="https://TheOncoPT.com/cancerbasicscourse">TheOncoPT.com/cancerbasicscourse</a></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/theoncopt/'>Follow TheOncoPT on Instagram.<br/></a><a href='https://tiktok.com/@theoncopt'>Follow TheOncoPT on TikTok.<br/></a><a href='https://twitter.com/TheOncoPT'>Follow TheOncoPT on Twitter.</a></p>