Oncology Rehabilitation and the Future of Survivorship with Deb Doherty | S1 Ep. 41

Oncology Rehabilitation and the Future of Survivorship with Deb Doherty | S1 Ep. 41

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Deborah Doherty, a physical therapist, educator, researcher, and expert in oncology rehabilitation and survivorship care explores the critical role of rehabilitation in supporting function, movement, and quality of life across the cancer continuum. Drawing from her clinical and academic experience, Deborah highlights how exercise, prehabilitation, and integrative supportive care can transform survivorship outcomes and help redefine modern oncology care. She brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to a field that remains under-recognized in many healthcare systems. What to reflect on: • How can oncology rehabilitation be better integrated across the cancer continuum? • What role do movement and exercise play in improving long-term survivorship outcomes? • Why is rehabilitation still viewed as secondary rather than essential in cancer care?

Rebuilding Quality of Life in Oncology with Occupational Therapy - Gilleanne Lenart | S1 Ep. 40

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Gilleanne Lenart - occupational therapist, oncology rehabilitation specialist, and clinical lead at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, explores the critical role of cancer rehabilitation in supporting function, independence, and quality of life across the cancer continuum. Drawing from her clinical experience, Gilleanne highlights how occupational therapy interventions, fatigue management, and interdisciplinary care can transform outcomes for individuals affected by cancer. She brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to a field that remains underdeveloped in many healthcare systems.What to reflect on:How can cancer rehabilitation be better integrated across the continuum of care?What strategies can effectively address cancer-related fatigue and its impact on daily life? What role does occupational therapy play in supporting independence, home adaptation, and long-term survivorship?

Menopause in Cancer Survivorship: From Silence to Self-Advocacy - EP39

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, Dani Binnington - breast cancer survivor, well-being advocate, and founder of Menopause and Cancer - shares how treatment-induced menopause can profoundly shape life after cancer. Diagnosed at 33 and later facing surgical menopause due to a BRCA mutation, Dani transformed her personal experience into a global movement supporting women navigating menopause after cancer. She brings clarity, compassion, and evidence-based insight to a topic that is still too often overlooked in oncology care. What to reflect on: - How does treatment-induced menopause differ from natural menopause? - How can clinicians better prepare and support people facing early menopause? - What does self-advocacy look like in post-treatment life?

Beyond the Smile: The Science of Biological Dentistry - EP38

In this episode of the Oncology Revolution Podcast, David Roze, a biological dentist and founder of Roze BioHealth, explains how oral health influences inflammation, immunity, and systemic balance. Trained in dental surgery and neuroscience, he blends evidence-based dentistry with integrative medicine to show how the mouth can be both a messenger and a mirror of overall health. What to keep in mind: * Oral inflammation can quietly shape whole-body health * Dentistry is shifting from repair to prevention * The microbiome links to mouth, gut, and immune balance * Healing starts with connection between systems and professionals

Motivation That Sustains Change: Mind, Body and Cancer | EP36

Season 2 of the Oncology Revolution Podcast is out - and it opens with a powerful conversation on mind, body and identity. In this first episode, we speak with Renee Exelbert, a licensed psychologist and certified personal trainer who brings together clinical expertise, lived experience and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection. Renee shares both her personal and professional journey in oncology, exploring the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, the concept of cancer-related trauma, and how identity evolves across diagnosis, treatment and long-term survivorship. The conversation highlights why psychological care does not end with treatment, and how self-care, exercise and emotional regulation become essential tools for long-term well-being. A special moment in this episode focuses on how to stay true to New Year’s resolutions - particularly when motivation fluctuates or life after cancer feels uncertain. Renee offers practical, compassionate insights on setting intentions that are sustainable, values-based and supportive of long-term health, rather than driven by pressure or perfection. What you’ll take away: * How cancer can shape identity beyond diagnosis and treatment * Why trauma can resurface long after treatment ends * The role of mind-body strategies in emotional resilience and long-term care * How to approach New Year’s resolutions in a realistic, supportive and sustainable way Want to integrate mind-body practices into care? Our Advanced Certificate in Lifestyle Oncology includes modules on stress, mindfulness, communication, and behavior change – designed for professionals who want to bring awareness-based tools into oncology and lifestyle medicine. Learn more: esloncology.com