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neck cancer: Why this group is different and challenging for activity\r\n\r\n00:31:34 - National survey findings: Top barriers and surprises to exercise post\u2013head &amp; neck cancer\r\n\r\n00:33:49 - Key exercise-oncology messages still missing in day-to-day practice\r\n\r\n00:37:33 - Turning position statements into simple clinical routines\r\n\r\n00:41:41 - Global online oncology course: Is it available yet?\r\n\r\n00:42:15 - Sponsor: PhysioTutors online courses (ad)\r\n\r\n00:43:10 - Screening and triage: Group vs 1:1 vs medical referral\r\n\r\n00:46:16 - Addressing fear: How to talk about risk and safety to keep patients engaged\r\n\r\n00:49:55 - One belief to change among doctors\/nurses about exercise in cancer care\r\n\r\n00:53:19 - Ten-year outlook: Priorities for research, education, and implementation\r\n\r\n00:56:13 - Final messages: Getting physios on board and entry-level competencies\r\n\r\n00:58:54 - Congress announcement and closing remarks"},"unlock_banner":{"heading":"Become a member to unlock this podcast","subheading":"This content is for members","content_editor":"","number_of_buttons":"one","button_1":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-unlock","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null},"button_2":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-unlock","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null}},"free_resource":"free"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content-content","section_options":{"vertical_alignment":"top","column_right_box":false,"column_left_width":"col-12 col-lg-4 offset"},"column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Guests<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-26706 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nele-Adriaenssens-Profile-150x150.png\" alt=\"Nele adriaenssens profile\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\r\n<h3>Prof. Dr. Nele Adriaenssens<\/h3>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Prof. Dr. Nele Adriaenssens from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is an associate professor and leads the Rehabilitation Research group, focusing on cancer rehabilitation and exercise oncology, with a special interest in side effects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy and how exercise can help. She also coordinates cancer rehabilitation and survivorship at the University Hospital in Brussels and has been a key figure in building cancer rehab services and research infrastructure there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-26704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Grainne-SheillProfile-150x150.png\" alt=\"Grainne sheillprofile\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Dr. Grainne Sheill<\/h3>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Dr. Grainne Sheill, clinical specialist physiotherapist in cancer rehabilitation at St James\u2019s Hospital in Dublin. Grainne leads work on exercise for people treated for head and neck cancer, looking at the barriers they face and how group based programs can support recovery, fitness and daily function after treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-26705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nirit-Rotem-Profile-150x150.png\" alt=\"Nirit rotem profile\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Nirit Rotem<\/h3>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">She is the head of the physiotherapy department at Tel Aviv Souraski Medical Center. She is a physiotherapist, educator and long standing leader in national and international physiotherapy bodies, with a strong focus on cancer care, exercise prescription and raising standards of practice and policy.<\/p>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content-content","section_options":{"vertical_alignment":"top","column_right_box":false,"column_left_width":"col-12 col-lg-4 offset"},"column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Description<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"This podcast explores the critical role of exercise therapy in oncology, highlighting its importance in cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and survivorship. Experts discuss the evolution of exercise in oncology, current practices, and innovative trials that examine the interactions between exercise and chemotherapy. The conversation also addresses the unique challenges faced by patients with head and neck cancer and the significance of tailored exercise programs in improving patient outcomes. 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