Andréa Leiserowitz, DPT, CLT
oncologypt.bsky.social
Andréa Leiserowitz, DPT, CLT
@oncologypt.bsky.social
Board-certified oncologic physical therapist. Owner: Oncology Physical Therapy, adjunct professor, lecturer, writer: cancer, lymphedema, exercise, end of life.
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Check out last year’s winning design below 👇
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October 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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See how the U.S. got hooked on ultraprocessed foods, one of the greatest health threats of our time.
How America Got Hooked on Ultraprocessed Foods
They promised convenience and cheap nutrition. But they became one of the greatest health threats of our time.
nyti.ms
October 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Check the effing ferritin people!
PCP has pt on 4 agents for sleep/RLS…has never checked iron…ferritin of 6…what are we doing chat
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
Fire departments are increasingly switching to gear that doesn’t contain potentially cancer-causing chemicals.
www.seattletimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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"Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Group to Be Phased Out"

"A network of hospitals and cancer centers dedicated to early phase trials of novel treatments will no longer receive federal funding."

🎁🔗

Nina Agrawal for @nytimes.com
Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Group to Be Phased Out
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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If you’re a menstruating person & your health insurance is in peril, get your ferritin checked now!

Iron deficiency is super common & causes symptoms ranging from fatigue to hair loss to cognitive dysfunction.

Ferritin should be 30+ in adults (50+ even better)

Tinyurl.com/JAMAFe
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
Tinyurl.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM