Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Oncology Chemotherapy I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
ROK_022
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
48.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to prepare an oncologist – chemotherapist for thorough understanding of epidemiology of oncological diseases, pathogenesis, diagnostics, including screening, differential diagnosis and treatment principles.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of the epidemiology of tumours, primary and secondary prevention, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory and radiological diagnostics and therapy principles.

Skills

1.To diagnose tumours according to the clinical picture, ability to select the most appropriate examination methods and interpret their data, to understand the organisation principles of the flow of haematology-oncology patients and organically integrate in it; ability to assess therapy principles of oncological diseases depending on the tumour localisation.

Competences

1.General physical examination, personal diseases and collection of family anamnesis (20); interpretation of laboratory and radiological examinations (20); participation and assistance during different surgical manipulations within the framework of the rotation cycles.

Assessment

Individual work

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Grade
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Individual work

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Additional literature studies and discussions with the colleagues having the right to teach, record of the performed manipulations.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
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Examination

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Full class attendance is mandatory. Exam consists: 50% - discussion about theoretical questions, 50% - 3 clinical cases, prepare and presentation.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Oncology. Education in the speciality. Registry of cancer pacients.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Epidemiology. Risk factors and prevention.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Principles of team work in oncology.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Cancerogenesis.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Molecular biology and diagnostic options.
  1. Seminar

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Metastatic tumours of unknown localisations. Differential diagnosis. Treatment.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Congenital tumours.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Classification of chemotherapy drugs, mechanisms of action, doses calculation and regime. Premedication.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Toxicity of chemotherapy drugs. Prevention and treatment.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Nausea and vomiting treatment.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Diagnostic and principles of treatment for myelosuppression. Febrile neutropenia.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Bone metastases. Bisphosphonates and RANKL inhibitors.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Target therapy, historical development, classification.
  1. Seminar

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EGFR inhibitors.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

VEGFR inbibitors. Indication and toxicity.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

HER-2 receptors, indication for treatment with anti HER-2 inhibitors. Cardiotoxicity. Prevention.
  1. Seminar

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Location
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Topics

Small molecule TKI. Indication and toxicity.
  1. Seminar

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Location
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Topics

Monoclonal antibodies. Incication and toxicity.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Immunotherapy in oncology. Historical development, classification.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

PD-L1 and PD-1 inhibitors, indication and toxicity.
  1. Seminar

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CTLA-4 inhibitors, indication and toxicity.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Evaluation of the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Pseudoprogression.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Autoimmune toxicity of immunotherapy.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Immune system stimulators in oncology. Interferon. Indication and toxicity,.
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Clinical research. Good clinical practice.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Clinical research process, documentation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
48.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
26
Length (weeks):
32
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's. Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology. 11th edition, 2018

2.

Adami H.O., Hunter D., Trichopoulos D. Textbook of Cancer Epidemiology. 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, 2007.

3.

Schmoll H.J., Van’t Veer L., Vermorken J., Schrijvers D. Handbook of cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation. Informa Heathcare USA, Inc., 2009.

4.

Schrijvers D., Senn H.J., Mellstedt H., Zakotnik B. Handbook of cancer prevention. Informa UK Ltd., 2008.

5.

Mellstedt H., Schrijvers D., Bafaloukos D., Greil R. Handbook of principles of translational research. Informa UK Ltd., 2007.

6.

Catane R., Cherny N.I., Kloke M., Tanneberger S., Schrijvers D. Handbook of advanced cancer care. Taylor&Francis, 2006.