112: Brain Tumor Survivor to Advocate with Eric Anthony Galvez

What happens when a PT becomes a patient after finding out he has a golf ball-sized brain tumor? In this episode Eric Anthony Galvez, DPT shared his story of diagnosis and rehabilitation from his brain tumor surgery. He talked about how the brain tumor impacted his personal and professional life, as well as, how being a physical therapist helped him navigate through his journey. He also described his advocacy for raising awareness about cancer in young adults, and his work with APTA Oncology and World Physiotherapy. Lastly, he shared the lessons he learn from his experience when the roles were reversed from being a PT to a patient, and how to thrive post-brain tumor. Eric Anthony Galvez, PT, DPT is a physical therapist who was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized brain tumor in 2005. A month later he underwent surgery to remove it. Now he's active in APTA Oncology and in IPT-HOPE or the International Physiotherapists for HIV/AIDS, Oncology, and Palliative care Empowerment. He also wrote two books about his journey first is entitled “Reversal: When A Therapist Becomes A Patient” and his latest book “Awakening: Becoming A Brain Tumor Thriver.” Without further ado, it's my pleasure to welcome Dr. Eric Galvez.