Exercise Oncology Specialist
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined August 2018
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Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Our commentary on a new study suggesting exercise can improve chemo induced #neuropathy
Moving to a future of studying how to optimize and disseminate exercise
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
IMO, treating cancer means more than disease treatment. People need to live & function during and after treatment...for a long time in many cases.
Let's look at some very important information from recently published studies of great importance for the #oncology #CancerResearch & #CancerAwareness communities.
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#cancerrehabilitation and #exerciseoncology
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
...it means that one's ability to function changes over time. Cancer treatments negatively influence functioning, BUT, this can be modified with appropriate interventions SUCH AS:
*Exercise and physical activity
*Rehabilitation
*Nutrition
And it's not just about telling patients to *DO* these things.
Vague blanket statements & brochures don't work.
What does work is...
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺?
An adaptable tool to connect people living with and beyond #cancer to exercise and rehabilitation services when they need them
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#onconav #hsronc #ExerciseOncology #CancerRehab
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
I just want to throw this out there:
Let’s look at what Medicare has done to rehab reimbursement in the last decade (my entire time as a PT)
We will use “non-facility fees” per the physician fee schedule to set a general baseline.
Here’s a code by code breakdown for rehab:
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Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Proud to represent @APTAOncology as a part of an interdisciplinary group at an introductory meeting with the White House Cancer Moonshot folks! The evidence for cancer rehab and exercise is too robust to ignore and it saves money!
youtu.be/p2zJJ0_uEpU
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
I’m super excited to finally announce the project @theoncopt, @StefStoller and I have been collaborating on! An incredible #CancerRehab pocket guide covering common diagnosis and impairments! @APTAOncology @APTAOncologySNP @APTAcsm order yours now! TheOncoPT.com/pocketguide
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Pay close attention to @theoncopt and my pages on Tuesday, 2/13 (that’s tomorrow!). Our big surprise releases then! #CancerRehab #CSM2024 Also, look out for @theoncopt throughout CSM for a chance to win!!
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Stop everything, read this, & tell me your thoughts below ⬇️
@ScottCapozza wrote an incredible perspective on long-term survivorship, published yesterday in JCO Oncology Practice
IT'S LIKE PEERING INSIDE YOUR PATIENT’S 🧠, ❤️, & SOUL
#cancerrehab #OncoPT #physio #ayaoncology
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
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I wrote a thing.
A thing about AYA survivorship.
A thing about how we (hopefully) have decades of life ahead of us…which means we have decades of late effects that we need to have addressed.
#survonc
#ayacsm
ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP.…
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
HEY YOU!
Are you a PT who is interested in oncology and research?
The Winters-Stone Exercise Lab at @OHSUKnight has a remote, part-time position for a PT to provide exercise for cancer survivors and their partners. 👀
Reply/DM for details or apply here:
externalcareers-ohsu.icims.c…
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Please post and share! This is a great opportunity to learn about and support being a board certified oncologic PT!
Are you interested in pursuing your Board Certification in Oncologic Physical Therapy or are you a new Board-Certified Clinical Specialist, unsure of what comes next? Then this webinar is for you!
To register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #cancerrehab #aptaoncology
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Wanna learn about becoming board certified in Oncologic Physical Therapy? Hear from the best in the biz!
@theoncopt
@paulastoutpt
@AdamMatichak
Mari Taylor
Megan Huber
Jen Bernstein
cc: @APTAOncologySNP
P.S. DM me if you can’t access the link.
Are you interested in pursuing your Board Certification in Oncologic Physical Therapy or are you a new Board-Certified Clinical Specialist, unsure of what comes next? Then this webinar is for you!
To register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #cancerrehab #aptaoncology
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
City of Hope Oncology Physical Therapy Residency Program’s applications . More information about the program and how to apply is on the program page for City of Hope Oncologic Physical Therapy Residency Program. cityofhope.org/academics/hea…
Application Due Date: May 1, 2024
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Excellent opportunity to hear from one of the BEST cancer rehab programs in the country!! FREE for STUDENTS!!! #PTFam
@APTAOncology @APTAOncologySNP @ACRMCancerRehab
Cancer rehab conference with a focus on Prehab!
and all students, residents are free
@AAPhysiatrists @AAPMR @CancerRehabDocs @ACRMtweets @theoncopt @NicoleStoutPT
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Great clinical perspective on how physical therapists can help patients with cancer and chemotherapy induced neuropathy (#CIPN)
by Dr. Rob Kleinberg DPT
@APTAOncology @ScottCapozza @StefStoller @maryam_lustberg @PaolaAlberti9 @CancerCareMASCC
rocktherecovery.com/physical…
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Of 561 cancer survivors ~35% reported limitations to work ability, symptoms incl pain, anx, dep were associated w ability to work, & more severe symptoms were more likely to report reduced ability. Important because ave age of our sample was 58yo -below retirement age in Aust.
Symptom Clusters in Survivorship and Their Impact on Ability to Work among Cancer Survivors mdpi.com/2532030 #mdpicancers via @Cancers_MDPI @jefardell @CindyTa09878114 @janette_vardy @hagsie
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
First of a series of seminars, open to all as a one-time only promotional offer. Subsequent sessions will include in-depth discussions of single hot topics in Oncology Physical Rehabilitation. us06web.zoom.us/j/8488033581…
Andrew Chongaway, PT, DPT retweeted
Non-compliance can be a easy cop-out for when your plan isn't working,
but it's actually rarely the real issue in #cancerrehab
@achongaway provides real tips on how to truly improve your patient's exercise #selfefficacy & participation to make REAL progress
