At the end of the course, the student will learn elements allowing her/him to evaluate the complexity of an oncologic patient, as well as information on the multidisciplinarity of the approaches to such a patient. Furthermore, the student will develop knowdedge on the epidemiology of the most common cancers, general and specific risk factors. Additionally, the patient will understand the concept of staging, tumor markers and their application in clinical practice, as well as base knowledge on cancer therapies, with information on the indications for chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as their main toxicities. Finally, the students will understand the concept of response evaluation during cancer treatment.
Frontal lessons
Introduction and general concepts in oncology; approach to cancer patient
Epidemiology of the most common cancers
Clinical trials (general concepts, ethical issues, informed consent and privacy)
General and specific risk factors
Aspect of diagnosis in oncology
Tumor markers: correct use and knowledge of the most common markers
Staging in oncology; TNM system
Principles and indications of surgery and radiotherapy in oncology
Principles of systemic treatments in oncology with their roles and most common types of antineoplastic agents
Integrated therapeutic approach to cancer patients
Toxicities of systemic agents and radiation therapy and their management
Evaluation of response to treatment in oncology
Knowledge of preparation and administration of anticancer treatments in collaboration with other healthcare professionists; premedication with antiemetic agents
Smeltzer Susanne C.-Bare Brenda G.-Hinkle Janice L. BRUNNER SUDDARTH ” Infermieristica Medico Chirurgica” Volume 1 e 2 - Casa editrice Ambrosiana , IV edizione, Milano 2010
Ricevimento: Available for meetings after booking with initial email contact: carlo.genova@hsanmartino.it
ANNAMARIA BAGNASCO (President)
ROBERTA CENTANARO (President)
FULVIO BRAIDO
CARLO GENOVA
ALICE LARONI
ANDREA ORSI
GIANLUCA CATANIA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
Written exam (multiple-choice questions)
The questions will be developed with the aim to evaluate the acquisition of knowledge on the subjects described during the lessons.
