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Lecturer(s)
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Melichar Bohuslav, prof. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Skácel Jan, Mgr.
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Mohelníková Duchoňová Beatrice, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
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Ćwiertka Karel, MUDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Cancer epidemiology, genetic background of tumor cell, carcinogenesis, theory of tumor origin, primary and secondary prevention, TNM. Oncological vigilance in differential diagnosis, rules of examination process, secondary prevention. Strategy of cancer treatment, decision making, treatment modalities. Current concept of radiotherapy, sources of ionizing radiation, technical equipment, basic radiobiology, major factors affecting radiation, brachytherapy and external beam therapy. Radiotherapy of the most frequent malignant tumors, radiotherapy of benign diseases. Early and late reactions - practise of diagnosis and management. Principles of cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. Chemotherapy: indications, adjutant, neoadjuvant and palliative chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy. Chemotherapy - practise of adverse reactions and management. Paliative and terminal care. Supportive treatment, psychosocial aspects in oncology. Practical teaching at clinics according to the division- practise of oncological examinations and care.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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Students will be introduced to the basic diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. Emphasis on radiotherapy, chemotherapy, biological targeted therapy, and paliative care will be given. Students will obtain knowledge of the current trends in the management of malignant tumors. They will be introduced to the psychological aspects of cancer patient care.
Upon conclusion, students will be able to apply their knowledge of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the daily care of patients with malignant tumors.
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Prerequisites
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Prerequistite Subjects: IN2/VAA11, IN2/VAB21, MIK/VAA12, SOL/VAA11, FAR/VAB11, TPO/VABP1, TPO/VAB11, PAT/VAB11, PFY/VAB11, PSY/VAB11
CH0/VAB11 and MIK/VAA12 and PVL/VAB13 and FAR/VAB11 and IN2/VAB22 and PLE/VABP2 and PAT/VAB11 and PFY/VAB11 and PSY/VAB13 and CJA/VAB43 and KIM/VAB12
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark
The condition for granting the credit is 100% active participation in practical exercises with mastering the basics of examination and care of cancer patients.
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Recommended literature
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McArdle, O., O'Mahony, D. (2008). Oncology. Churchill Livingstone.
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Pazdur, R., Wagman, L.D., Camphausen, K.A., Hoskins, W.J. (2011). Cancer Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology. UBM Medica.
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