Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Cancer Fundamentals: Introduction to Basic and Clinical Oncology
University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
This course introduced learners to cancer biology, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The course covered topics including cancer biology, diagnostics and treatment. On top of that, the course also dealt with the recognition, treatment and prevention of different types of skin cancer. Finally, the course examines the complexities of the anatomy, diagnostics, and treatment of malignancies in head and neck region
3 weeks, 3 hours per week
Christian Hammer
Chair International Summer School Oncology for Medical Students
University of Groningen
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the overarching principles of cancer development according to the Hallmarks of Cancer, diagnostics, and treatment.
- Explain the steps taken in the approach of cancer patients, with a focus on the initial presentation, the most appropriate diagnostics and treatment options.
- Identify specific types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.
- Describe prevention strategies and treatments of different types of skin cancer.
- Identify the differential diagnostics of neck masses.
- Describe treatment principles of head and neck cancer.
Syllabus
- History of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient care
- Biology of cancer
- Hallmarks of cancer
- Targeted treatment of lung cancer
- Skin cancer
- Recognition, prevention and treatment of basal cell carcinoma and melanoma
- Head and neck cancer anatomy, diagnostics and treatment
- The diagnostic flow chart
- Fine needle aspiration and cytology
Issued on 11th January 2025
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