Newcastle University

Aims

The module, Cancer Pathology (ONC8002), comprises of 15 topics covering pathology of all major organs, delivered over 15 weeks. Each week between 1 and 4 interactive Data Sheets are studied, and between 1 and 4 interactive Case Studies are presented. The module delivery method is by images and activities. The whole module is conducted online (including assessments) and on almost every screen there are images of organs affected by disease, which we hope you will find interesting and instructive. The activities are construction of a Portfolio of Learning, for which you print out documents to complete each week, and interaction with the presentations in an exploratory way. All assessment is by illustrated MCQs. A Formative Assessment is available each week (which does not count towards the final grade). The final mark is determined by a 60 question MCQ in week 16.

The module aims to:
•       Develop understanding of the processes of diagnostic histopathology and cytology;
•       Develop understanding of the principles of general cancer pathology, cancer screening
and tumour markers;
•       Develop understanding of the aetiology, incidence, appearances, behaviour, prognosis
and diagnosis of common tumours of the major organ systems.

Outline Of Syllabus

Week 1 General and Diagnostic Pathology 1
Week 2 General and Diagnostic Pathology 2
Week 3 Breast Cancer
Week 4 Respiratory Tract Cancers
Week 5 Alimentary System Cancers
Week 6 Gynaecological Cancers
Week 7 Urinary System Cancers
Week 8 Male Reproductive System Cancers
Week 9 Lymphoid and Myeloid Cancers
Week 10 Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers
Week 11 Skin Cancer
Week 12 Paediatric cancer
Week 13 Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer
Week 14 Endocrine Cancer
Week 15 Central Nervous System Cancer

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

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Assessment Rationale And Relationship

As with other modules in the oncology pathway the design of learning materials will be guided by the cited module outcomes. These materials will place emphasis on the translation of the basic cancer science aspects of pathology into the clinical setting, allowing student to critically appraise the appropriate pathological information in relation to the clinical situation.

There is a formative assessment at the end of each topic - this comprises 10 MCQ's and feedback will be given.