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Provided by: Medical Services Training Understanding OncologyMedical |
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This is a one day instructor led introductory programme Covering the basics of oncology and cancers. It can be followed by optional modules looking in more detail at specific cancers.
The introductory day is designed to enable delegates to be able to:
* state what cancer is and how and why it occurs;
* decipher simple and more complex medical terms associated with cancer;
* describe and explain the use of various diagnostic procedures used in cancer treatment;
* describe how the progression of cancer is recorded and how the stage and grade affects prognosis;
* explain different treatments for cancer, describing the side effects and the possible impact on the patient.
The follow on modules cover:
- Bowel cancer;
- Breast cancer;
- Leukaemia;
- Lung cancer;
- Lymphomas;
- Myelomas;
- Ovarian cancer;
- Prostate cancer;
- Skin cancers.
The introductory day is designed to enable delegates to be able to:
* state what cancer is and how and why it occurs;
* decipher simple and more complex medical terms associated with cancer;
* describe and explain the use of various diagnostic procedures used in cancer treatment;
* describe how the progression of cancer is recorded and how the stage and grade affects prognosis;
* explain different treatments for cancer, describing the side effects and the possible impact on the patient.
The follow on modules cover:
- Bowel cancer;
- Breast cancer;
- Leukaemia;
- Lung cancer;
- Lymphomas;
- Myelomas;
- Ovarian cancer;
- Prostate cancer;
- Skin cancers.
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Provided by Medical Services Training
- E asked: Were do you sign up for the classes?
- M asked: Basics of Oncology
- A asked: What is the cost of bringing the program in-house for people? Timeline for doing so and how much does it cost? Can it be faciltated via webconferencing? What are the credentials of the instructor?
- A asked: translational therapy
- M asked: diseases and drugs to treat each.
- asked: How do you obtain or attend this course? Thanks
- A asked: I will like to be a oncology nursing. Right now i am a cna/ cma . I am in school now for my rn.
Understanding Oncology
Introduction to cancer
-What is cancer?
-How normal and cancer cells differ
-Naming of cancers
-Causes and risk factors for cancer
Medical terminology
-Review of basic medical terminology
-Medical terms related to cancer
The diagnosis of cancer
-Scans
-Endoscopies
-Bone marrow tests
Staging of cancer
-The TNM system fro staging
-Other systems for staging
-Grade of cancer
Treatment for cancer
-Chemotherapy
-Radiotherapy
-Surgery and reconstructive surgery
-Other treatments
Review session
This can be followed by half day modules covering bowel cancer, breast cancer, leukaemia, lung cancer, lymphomas, myelomas, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and skin cancers.
These modules deal with relevant anatomy and the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and prognosis, and treatment or the relevant cancer.
-What is cancer?
-How normal and cancer cells differ
-Naming of cancers
-Causes and risk factors for cancer
Medical terminology
-Review of basic medical terminology
-Medical terms related to cancer
The diagnosis of cancer
-Scans
-Endoscopies
-Bone marrow tests
Staging of cancer
-The TNM system fro staging
-Other systems for staging
-Grade of cancer
Treatment for cancer
-Chemotherapy
-Radiotherapy
-Surgery and reconstructive surgery
-Other treatments
Review session
This can be followed by half day modules covering bowel cancer, breast cancer, leukaemia, lung cancer, lymphomas, myelomas, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and skin cancers.
These modules deal with relevant anatomy and the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and prognosis, and treatment or the relevant cancer.
About The Training Provider: Medical Services Training
Medical Services Training - Medical Services Training (MST) specialises in providing training for non medical staff working in a healthcare or healthcare related environment. We work with health insurance companies, social services and private healthcare providers together with non-clinical members of the NHS.
In addition to medical terminology, we also cover prescription medicines, summarising medical records,...
