Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second Worldwide, almost 20 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Tragically, globally, more than half of these patients ultimately die from the effects, making cancer the second deadliest illness of today. Healthcare professionals, medical students, caregivers, patients and researchers both inside and outside the field of oncology need to learn more about the latest treatment and patient care approaches to reduce cancer related deaths. As a leading treatment centre and an academic teaching hospital, the University Medical Centre Groningen, in the Netherlands, is at the forefront of cancer research, by developing new targeted therapies to advanced precision surgery. In this comprehensive three week online course, our experts will cover the ins and outs of cancer, including the origins of the disease, diagnostics, and treatment.
Skip to 0 minutes and 55 seconds Each week will feature a case study on a different form of cancer, enhancing your practical understanding. You will learn how to recognize, prevent and treat skin cancer, one of the most common forms of cancer worldwide. Finally, you will learn about head and neck oncology, examining the complexities of cancers in these regions and the impact of various forms of treatment on patient outcomes. If you are a healthcare professional, a medical student, or anyone with a professional or personal interest in oncology, join us, and advance your understanding of the continuously evolving field of cancer.
