Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oncology
Course Code
RHE_045
Branch of Science
Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology; Oncology and Hematology
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Lejniece
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Hematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Lejniece
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in oncology in accordance with the requirements of the haematology specialty regulation in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the haematology specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The medical resident will know the prevalence of oncological diseases in Latvia, the most frequently diagnosed oncological diseases. Will know the general principles of early diagnosis, screening and therapy of oncological diseases. Will know the methods used to treat oncological diseases, including new drugs.
Skills
1.Within the framework of the haematologist specialty, will be able to draw up an examination plan for a patient with suspected oncological disease. Will be able to explain to the patient the necessary screening examinations for specific tumour localisations.
Competences
1.To diagnose oncological diseases. Selection of treatment methods for certain oncological diseases. Drawing up a treatment plan.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Independently studies the literature related to the course topics;
2. Independently prepares for seminars;
3. Independently collects disease anamnesis data, objectively examines the patient, formulates a preliminary diagnosis, which is discussed with the lecturer;
4. Gets acquainted with and analyses medical documentation;
5. Completes medical documentation;
6. Independently follows the instructions of the certified specialist.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Mandatory attendance of seminars (100%) and performance of practical work (100%) in each study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Epidemiology of solid tumours: morbidity, mortality. Screening programmes in Latvia.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basic principles of chemotherapy in cases of oncological diseases.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Urgent conditions in oncology.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basic principles of diagnosis and treatment of breast and colorectal cancer.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of diagnosis and therapy of metastatic tumour of unknown primary.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Targeted therapy: basic principles, indications and side effects.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
De Vita V.T., Hellman S., Rosenberg S.A. Cancer – principles and practice of oncology. 11th edition. Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
2.
Adami H.O., Hunter D., Lagiou P., Mucci L. Textbook of Cancer Epidemiology. 3rd edition. Oxford University Press, 2018.
3.
ESMO Handbook of cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation. 2nd edition. European Society for Medical Oncology, 2015.
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Schrijvers D., Senn H.J., Mellstedt H., Zakotnik B. Handbook of cancer prevention. Informa UK Ltd., 2008.
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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.
7.
Brierley J.D., Gospodarowicz M.K., Wittekind C. UICC, TNM Classification of malignant tumors. 8th edition. Willey-Blackwell, 2016.
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Sosārs V. Paliatīvās aprūpes (hospisu) vēsture. Rīga, 2002.
Other Information Sources
1.
Guidelines/ESMO. Available from: https://www.esmo.org/guidelines
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NCCN Guidelines. Available from: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1#
3.
Polymeta News. Available from: http://www.polymeta.com/search
4.
National Cancer Institute. Available from: https://www.cancer.gov/
5.
Hardin MD: Medical Information+ Pictures. Available from: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/
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Medbioworld. Available from: http://www.medbioworld.com
7.
Global Cancer Observatory. Available from: http://www-dep.iarc.fr/
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ACCIS: Automated Cancer Information System. Available from: http://accis.iarc.fr/