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Random Thoughts PRESIDENT’S P ERSPECTIVE G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM President, Oncology Section of the APTA, and Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wingate University, Wingate, NC Hello everyone. I hope this issue of Rehabilitation asked that the Section do so, but, equally significantly, this Oncology finds everyone doing well. The Journal has un- issue creates a conundrum for the Section. As noted by the dergone tremendous changes over the past year. Some of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), cancer these changes are very obvious, such as the cover. Oth- survivors are a special patient population in that opioids ers are not so obvious, such as the automated handling of play a vitally important role in their pain management, manuscripts. The Journal editor Dr Lucinda Pfalzer, PT, certainly acutely and frequently across their entire spec- PhD, FACSM, FAPTA, has worked closely with the new trum of care. In arguing that cancer survivors should be publisher to bring about many of these changes. Her in- largely exempt from regulations intended to restrict opioid novative changes have resulted in a journal that has much access or limit doses, ASCO does support policies that improved content, wider dissemination, and greater acces- balance opioid access with the need to curb misuse and sibility. The Section is deeply appreciative of Dr Pfalzer’s abuse (http://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/ ongoing commitment to the Journal and to the Section. content-files/advocacy-and-policy/documents/2016_ASCO Specialization continues to move forward, although %20Policy%20Statement%20on%20Opioid%20Therapy perhaps not as quickly as many would like. The Amer- .pdf). Given the complexity of cancer care, perhaps, ican Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) has the Section may need to more aggressively advocate for approved the individuals nominated by the Section for physical therapy as an adjunctive treatment option in the Specialty Council (Nicole Stout, Chair; Cindy Pfalzer, association with opioid pain management. If you as a Charles McGarvey, and Amy Litterini) and the recom- member of the Section would like to get more involved mended item writers. The Specialty Council will meet and develop a marketing plan for this message, please with the staff of ABPTS at the Combined Sections Meet- reach out to one of our leaders. ing (CSM) in San Antonio, Texas, to learn more about the CSM is scheduled for February 15-18, 2017, in San specialization process and how to manage it. Item writers Antonio, Texas. The Section is offering 2 preconference will also gather prior to the beginning of CSM to learn courses: one on balance impairments and fall risks, and the ins and outs of writing high-quality examination ques- the second on what outpatient therapists need to know tions that will best assess the clinical skills and knowledge about treating cancer survivors. of those seeking specialization certification in oncology Finally, I would like to express the Section’s appreci- physical therapy. Derek Stepp, APTA’s Director of Post ation to Charles McGarvey III, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA, for Professional Credentialing, recently assured me that the his service on the Commission on Cancer, a consortium Section is on track and on task! of professional organizations dedicated to improving sur- Recently, the APTA launched a broad public relations vival and quality of life for patients with cancer through effort to educate consumers about the opioid epidemic standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the and urge individuals to consider physical therapy as a safe monitoring of comprehensive quality care. His work with and effective alternative for managing pain. APTA Com- this group has clearly brought oncology rehabilitation to ponents have been invited to spread this message both their attention and this group to the attention of the Sec- publicly and privately. However, the Oncology Section tion. Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MS, will take over for has not formally committed to actively participate in this Dr McGarvey, ensuring that physical therapy and oncology program at this time, in part, because no members have rehabilitation will continue to be well represented in this important body. Happy Trails, Rehabilitation Oncology Copyright  C 2017 Oncology Section, APTA. G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM REFERENCE The author declares no conflicts of interest. 1. American Society of Clinical Oncology. ASCO policy statement on Correspondence: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM, Dept. of Physical opioid therapy: protecting access to treatment for cancer-related Therapy, Wingate University, 215 N. Camden Rd, Wingate, NC 28174 pain. http://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/content-files/ (s.morris@wingate.edu). advocacy-and-policy/documents/2016_ASCO%20Policy%20Statement DOI: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000049 %20on%20Opioid%20Therapy.pdf. Accessed November 8, 2016. 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PRESIDENT’S P ERSPECTIVE G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM President, Oncology Section of the APTA, and Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wingate University, Wingate, NC Hello everyone. I hope this issue of Rehabilitation asked that the Section do so, but, equally significantly, this Oncology finds everyone doing well. The Journal has un- issue creates a conundrum for the Section. As noted by the dergone tremendous changes over the past year. Some of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), cancer these changes are very obvious, such as the cover. Oth- survivors are a special patient population in that opioids ers are not so obvious, such as the automated handling of play a vitally important role in their pain management, manuscripts. The Journal editor Dr Lucinda Pfalzer, PT, certainly acutely and frequently across their entire spec- PhD, FACSM, FAPTA, has worked closely with the new trum of care. In arguing that cancer survivors should be publisher to bring about many of these changes. Her in- largely exempt from regulations intended to restrict opioid novative changes have resulted in a journal that has much access or limit doses, ASCO does support policies that improved content, wider dissemination, and greater acces- balance opioid access with the need to curb misuse and sibility. The Section is deeply appreciative of Dr Pfalzer’s abuse (http://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/ ongoing commitment to the Journal and to the Section. content-files/advocacy-and-policy/documents/2016_ASCO Specialization continues to move forward, although %20Policy%20Statement%20on%20Opioid%20Therapy perhaps not as quickly as many would like. The Amer- .pdf). Given the complexity of cancer care, perhaps, ican Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) has the Section may need to more aggressively advocate for approved the individuals nominated by the Section for physical therapy as an adjunctive treatment option in the Specialty Council (Nicole Stout, Chair; Cindy Pfalzer, association with opioid pain management. If you as a Charles McGarvey, and Amy Litterini) and the recom- member of the Section would like to get more involved mended item writers. The Specialty Council will meet and develop a marketing plan for this message, please with the staff of ABPTS at the Combined Sections Meet- reach out to one of our leaders. ing (CSM) in San Antonio, Texas, to learn more about the CSM is scheduled for February 15-18, 2017, in San specialization process and how to manage it. Item writers Antonio, Texas. The Section is offering 2 preconference will also gather prior to the beginning of CSM to learn courses: one on balance impairments and fall risks, and the ins and outs of writing high-quality examination ques- the second on what outpatient therapists need to know tions that will best assess the clinical skills and knowledge about treating cancer survivors. of those seeking specialization certification in oncology Finally, I would like to express the Section’s appreci- physical therapy. Derek Stepp, APTA’s Director of Post ation to Charles McGarvey III, PT, DPT, MS, FAPTA, for Professional Credentialing, recently assured me that the his service on the Commission on Cancer, a consortium Section is on track and on task! of professional organizations dedicated to improving sur- Recently, the APTA launched a broad public relations vival and quality of life for patients with cancer through effort to educate consumers about the opioid epidemic standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the and urge individuals to consider physical therapy as a safe monitoring of comprehensive quality care. His work with and effective alternative for managing pain. APTA Com- this group has clearly brought oncology rehabilitation to ponents have been invited to spread this message both their attention and this group to the attention of the Sec- publicly and privately. However, the Oncology Section tion. Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MS, will take over for has not formally committed to actively participate in this Dr McGarvey, ensuring that physical therapy and oncology program at this time, in part, because no members have rehabilitation will continue to be well represented in this important body. Happy Trails, Rehabilitation Oncology Copyright  C 2017 Oncology Section, APTA. G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM REFERENCE The author declares no conflicts of interest. 1. American Society of Clinical Oncology. ASCO policy statement on Correspondence: G. Stephen Morris, PT, PhD, FACSM, Dept. of Physical opioid therapy: protecting access to treatment for cancer-related Therapy, Wingate University, 215 N. Camden Rd, Wingate, NC 28174 pain. http://www.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/content-files/ (s.morris@wingate.edu). advocacy-and-policy/documents/2016_ASCO%20Policy%20Statement DOI: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000049 %20on%20Opioid%20Therapy.pdf. Accessed November 8, 2016. Rehabilitation Oncology President’s Perspective 1 Copyright © 2017 Oncology Section, APTA. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.

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