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The Role of OT in Cancer-Related Cognitive Dysfunction

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Cancer-- a disease that discriminates against no age group, a leading cause of death in our country, a diagnosis that far too many people receive, a word that family members hate-- is very prevalent in our society. If you overcome this debilitating disease, you are considered a hero. After such an amazing accomplishment, very few people expect to encounter dysfunction months, years, and even decades post-cancer and cancer treatment. In a recent podcast episode, "Cancer-Related Cognitive Dysfunction," I learned about ongoing research in cancer survivors that suggests that cancer-related issues are not completely over after the last treatment session. Some of these issues include executive cognitive dysfunction in areas like word-finding, information-processing, management of appointments, and care of self and others. Socially, difficulty coming up with names and words, processing the words of others, and remembering important dates can negatively impact conversation and rela...
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Debunking Misconceptions

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Occupational therapists care about  occupations--  it's in the name! Contrary to popular belief, however, occupations aren't merely vocational. In OT, an occupation is anything that takes up one's time. Occupations are things that we need, want, and are expected to do as we fulfill certain life roles. Often, these roles are extremely important to us and give us a sense of identity and purpose. Typing a blog post is a fun activity involved in one of my primary occupations,  completing assignments. Completing assignments  ties back to my role as an OT student. What are some occupations that are important to you?
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Unilateral Neglect: A More Complete View

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For my second Neuro Note assignment, I chose to listen to a podcast titled, Unilateral Neglect , by occupational therapists, Jessica Kersey and Natalie Barnes. The podcast gave insight into what unilateral neglect is, how it affects occupations, and how occupational therapists can help clients overcome the difficulties associated with unilateral neglect after stroke. I decided to dive deeper into this topic for a few reasons: (1) I recently participated in my first simulation experience via Telehealth with a patient who suffered from unilateral neglect post-stroke, (2) a family friend (of a friend) in his early 50's was impacted by a massive stroke 2 weeks ago, so I am currently following along with his journey on social media, and (3) stroke and unilateral neglect are topics covered on my upcoming Neuro-Aspects exam. Below is my take-away from the podcast, as well as the reference for others to listen and learn along with me, if interested.  Jess and Natalie defined unilateral n...
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