module specification

This module provides an understanding of the clinical aspects of oncology, focusing on diagnosis and staging of different cancers, and the range of options open for therapy.

The aim of this module is to give a synopsis of the major cancers from the perspective of a diagnostician, thus providing a background to other modules on this course which focus on molecular and pharmacological aspects of the disease.

Cancer – an overview
Staging and grading of malignancies
Principles of cancer therapy (radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy, endocrine, biologictherapies)
Biomarkers
Cancers of the head and neck, lung, gastrointestinal tract, breast, reproductive organs, central nervous system, endocrine system, skin, blood; sarcomas.
(LO1-3)

Students will be guided in their learning using a combination of private study, interactive lectures and small group tutorials exploring realistic problems/case studies. Preparation for assignments will enable students to reinforce and expand their knowledge base and develop subject skills and competences.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a critical awareness of the general principles of cancer diagnosis;
2. differentiate between available treatment options open to clinicians in patient case
    Studies and develop and demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of key cancers and cancer therapies.
3. evaluate published relevant research material and put together a balanced review of a
    selected topic; relating to cancer diagnosis and therapy using up-to-date primary
    sources.
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