Working in oncology you are xposed to a wide range of paients. Most patient in terms of their cancer are receiving treatment for osteosarcomas, AML or ALL. However because they have had cancer often other surgery has been necessary. I was exposed to amputees, surgical fixations of humerus to scapula and reoval of pelvises etc. Some childre had developmental delays, neuro signs and symptoms etc.
I mention this as it shows that you must use a wide array of physiotherpy skills and will often have to chase up surgical procedures that may not be in their present inpatient notes.
It is a very interesting area but you must be aware not to just focus on deconditioning that occurs with cancer. It is very rewarding work and the childrens enthusiasm makes you never wish to complain about any interuption in your day.
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It does sound like it was quite interesting! I do find that it is important to read up on surgeries and other conditions which you aren't sure of. It's impossible for us to learn everything at uni and sometimes you just need to brush up on something anyway. Otherwise it's hard to gain a clear understanding of just what has happened to a patient and how you can treat them most effectively.
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