Community Activities

As a Clinical Specialist in Oncology, I believe I should share my knowledge with cancer survivors, their families, and with other health-care providers (including physiotherapists of course).
To accomplish this, I have teamed up with a couple colleagues to create the Canadian Cancer Rehabilitation and Education Institute. Through this partnership we are able to share our knowledge and experience with others.

Below is a sample of events for cancer survivors and health-care providers where I presented (note that I have used the initials of others who I presented with and did not have a chance to allow me to post their names on my web site).

List of Community Presentations and Workshops

  • Cheifetz O. How can Exercise Help? Research and practical tips. Living Well with Lymphoma, Hamilton, Ontario, October 2013.
    Cheifetz O. Exercise and Cancer. Colloque en oncologie, University of Montreal, Quebec May 2013.
  • Cheifetz O. Physical Therapy for people with metastatic cancer (webinar). International Oncology, Palliative Care, and HIV/AIDS Physical Therapy Association, WCPT. November 2012.
  • Cheifetz O. You can take control: Exercise can help! Canadian Breast Cancer Network. National webinar. April 2012
    Cheifetz O. Acupuncture for People with cancer in Physiotherapy Practice. National Webinar Presentation, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology. Winter 2012.
  • Cheifetz O. exercise for people with cancer: research and safety considerations. Ontario Physiotherapy Association, Hamilton Section. February 2012.
  • Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J. Are you providing evidence based care? Exercise and cancer survival. Oncology Regional Rounds, Juravinski Cancer Center. February 2012.
  • Cheifetz O. Acupuncture for People with cancer in Physiotherapy Practice. National Teleconference Presentation, Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Fall 2011.
    Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J. Developing exercise programs for people with cancer, evidence informed practice (two day workshop). Memorial University, Newfoundland. June 2011.
  • Cheifetz O. Should youth and young adults with cancer Do Pilates? Exercise: Why, When, and Where? The First Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Symposium May 12, 2011. Toronto, Canada.
  • Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J. Safety guidelines for Physiotherapists working with people with cancer. National Teleconference Presentation, Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Spring 2010.
  • Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J. CanWell: a community based exercise and education program for cancer survivors. Cancer Care Ontario, Provincial Psychosocial Oncology Rounds. Web cast from Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario. February 2010.
  • Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J, S.J. Making Exercise Work for You! Life After Breast Cancer Conference, 60 min session. Hamilton, Ontario. Fall 2009.
  • Cheifetz O. You Can Take Control! Exercise Will Help. Out of the Shadows, an education Series for Women with Breast Cancer, 90 min session. Hamilton, Ontario. Winter 2009, 2010.
  • Cheifetz O. Acupuncture and Cancer. Juravinski Cancer Program Regional Oncology Rounds. Hamilton, ON. Winter 2009.
  • Cheifetz O, B.D. The role of Physical Therapy in Acute Care Oncology. National Teleconference Presentation, Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Fall 2008.
  • Cheifetz O. Exercise and Cancer: A Research Update. Sunnybrook Hospital. Toronto, ON. Fall 2008.
  • Cheifetz O, Park Dorsay J (APN). Exercise and Cancer: Patients’ Knowledge and Preferences. Juravinski Cancer Program Regional Oncology Rounds. Hamilton, ON. Winter 2008.
  • Cheifetz O, S.B. The role of Physical Therapy in Oncology Rehabilitation. National Teleconference Presentation, Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Winter 2008.
  • Cheifetz O. Front Line Staff Participating in Clinical Research. School of Physical Therapy, McMaster University. 2006, 2007.