{"podcast":{"title":"Paincast","slug":"paincast-6663821","podcast_index_feed_id":6663821,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/paincastpsd/feed.xml","website_url":"https://paincastpsd.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16012985/Paincast_1400_x_1400_px__72bun5.png","author":"Canadian Physiotherapy Association Pain Science Division","episode_count":49,"summary":"Paincast is an effort of the Pain Science Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Paincast brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to facilitate knowledge translation, discussion, and critical thinking on topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The views expressed in each episode are of individual guests, do not constitute medical advice, and do not represent the views of the Pain Science Division or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Follow us on Instagram @paincast.psd. While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence in the episodes, and the topic is researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/BQ4KymfsCuTSFGaX7. You may contact Tiffany Tiu at paincast.psd@gmail.com if you have any other inquiries.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T12:19:09.199341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paincast-6663821"},"episode":{"title":"Ep35: Holistic Approach to Cancer-Related Pain with Dr. Jenna Smith-Turchyn and Holly Edward","slug":"ep35-holistic-approach-to-cancer-related-pain-with-dr-jenna-smith-turchyn-and-holly-edward","published_at":"2025-01-20T05:43:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paincast-6663821/ep35-holistic-approach-to-cancer-related-pain-with-dr-jenna-smith-turchyn-and-holly-edward","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paincast-6663821","url":"https://paincastpsd.podbean.com/e/ep35-holistic-approach-to-cancer-related-pain-with-dr-jenna-smith-turchyn-and-holly-edward/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7r5ixi7hyk9t5g9k/Ep35_Oncology_Physiotherapy6lax8.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we talked about: Experiences of having cancer and cancer-related pain The significance of physiotherapy in cancer rehab and managing cancer-related pain Common misconceptions about physiotherapy for people living with or beyond cancer How physiotherapists can consider the evidence of cancer rehab and the unique biopsychosocial realities of individuals when providing care Jenna Smith-Turchyn, PT, PhD, is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. She is also co-chair of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Oncology Division. Jenna has an active research program at various cancer centres across Ontario. Her research focuses on cancer rehabilitation for individuals living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis, with the goal of maximizing participation and physical functioning. Holly Edward is a physiotherapist and PhD Candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Jenna Smith-Turchyn at McMaster University. Holly's thesis project explores and evaluates the use of a physiotherapist-navigator role for individuals newly diagnosed with cancer. Holly's research promotes symptom assessment and management to be included in standard and routine cancer care in Canada to promote optimal physical function and improve the quality of life in individuals living with and beyond cancer. Holly is also a member of the executive of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Oncology Division. Resources Canadian Physiotherapy Association Oncology Division website: https://www.oncologycpa.ca Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors (Campbell et al., 2019): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8576825/ Cancer Care Ontario Exercise Recommendations: https://www.cancercareontario.ca/sites/ccocancercare/files/Exercis…","meta_description":"In this episode, we talked about: Experiences of having cancer and cancer-related pain The significance of physiotherapy in cancer rehab and managing canc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3267,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/paincast-6663821/episodes/ep35-holistic-approach-to-cancer-related-pain-with-dr-jenna-smith-turchyn-and-holly-edward/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paincast-6663821/ep35-holistic-approach-to-cancer-related-pain-with-dr-jenna-smith-turchyn-and-holly-edward.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}