ONC8018 : Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2

  • Offered for Year: 2013/14
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Ashraf Azzabi
  • Owning School: FMS Graduate School
Semesters
Semester 2 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0

Aims

By completing the module ‘Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2’ (ONC8018), students will acquire a foundation in the management of major solid and haematological cancers. The module aims to:

•       Extend students understanding of the general principles of cancer and its management;
•       Explore and understand epidemiological and genetic aspects of cancer in general;
•       Promote an understanding of the interaction between the major cancer treatment modalities;
•       Provide an introduction to common-non-site-specific cancer related problems including oncological emergencies and quality of life issues.

Outline Of Syllabus

•       Breast
•       Skin cancer and melanoma
•       Thoracic malignancy
•       Gastrointestinal
•       Urological
•       Gynaecological
•       Paediatric malignancy
•       Head and neck cancer
•       Endocrine
•       CNS
•       Lymphoma and leukaemia
•       Connective Tissue malignancy

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading101:0010:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesDrop-in/surgery41:004:00via discussion board
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study751:0075:00N/A
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study751:0075:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesScheduled on-line discussion361:0036:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The on-line delivery of this programme is appropriate in view of the wide range of rigorous websites which can support the students progress through the module. The inclusion of discussion boards on identified topics help students debate current practices.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
PC Examination602A20Online MCQ (best of 5 questions)
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Essay2A40Max 2000 Words
Essay2A40Max 2000 Words
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

This assessment strategy is designed to facilitate the students in demonstrating a depth of knowledge in a focused topic of a non-prescriptive aspect of cancer management.

Reading Lists

Timetable

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