Studying at the University of Verona

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The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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Teaching code

4S007284

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/06 - MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Period

FISIO VR 3^ anno - 1^semestre dal Oct 1, 2020 al Dec 18, 2020.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes


The student will have to acquire knowledge on tumor pathology, especially on risk factors and prevention, in order to be able to inform and educate patients, even non-cancer patients, with whom they will come into contact.
In fact, one in two people if male and one in three people if female during their life has the risk of developing a tumor, and therefore also the activity of health education, in the oncology field, is of fundamental importance also for the figure professional of the FK Therapist, even when following non-neoplastic patients

Program

Cancer biology
Epidemiology, incidence, mortality, prevalence
Risk factors
Primary, secondary, tertiary prevention
Management of the patient with cancer: general concepts
Goals of cancer therapy
Cancer therapy: surgery, radiotherapy, medical therapy
Medical cancer therapy: chemotherapy, hormone therapy, molecular target therapy, immunotherapy
Side effects of medical therapy
Adjuvant, neoadjuvant medical therapy of the metastatic phase
Breast, colorectal and lung neoplasia
Communication with the patient

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
docente appunti dalle lezioni 2020

Examination Methods

Oral or written exam, depending on the possibilities

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE