Introduction to Clinical Oncology
This module is an introduction to clinical oncology and provides a brief overview of basic cancer biology and the patients' experience of cancer with the goal of linking the basic sciences and the clinical arts.
Oncology is:
patient-centered
practiced over a continuum of care - from prevention to palliation
practiced in teams
Working in oncology includes all spheres of medicine:
clinical
academic
research
technical
community
No matter what area of medicine you will be working in, you will have something to do with cancer and caring for people with cancer.
Objectives
After completing this module you will be able to:
explain cancer initiation
describe the basis of tumour spread
differentiate staging and grading
identify preconceived notions or concerns you may have about working with people with cancer
There are a number of companion modules that build on the material presented in this module and will help you to learn more about clinical oncology:
You may also be interested in the Palliative Performance Scale module.