| Course title | Oncology |
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| Course code | ONK/VC052 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Exercise + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
| Lecturer(s) |
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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 |
| Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training) |
| Learning outcomes |
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Students will gain a basic overview of the diagnosis and complex treatment of malignant tumours. The course focuses not only on radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted biological therapy, but also on supportive and symptomatic treatment. Special attention is also paid to prevention and screening programmes. Students will gain an overview of the trends in the development of oncological treatment of individual cancers and learn about the psychological and ethical aspects of cancer 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. |
| Prerequisites |
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Completing the course prerequistities.
MIK/VCA12 ----- or ----- MIK/VCB31 and IN2/VCB22 and PSY/VCA13 ----- or ----- PSY/VCA23 and PAT/VCA32 ----- or ----- PAT/VCB11 and PFY/VCA31 ----- or ----- PFY/VCB12 and IN0/VCB12 and PSY/VCB13 ----- or ----- PSY/VCB23 and FAR/VCA13 ----- or ----- FAR/VCB32 and PVL/VC036 and CH0/VCB31 and KIM/VC031 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark
The requirements for granting credit is 100% active participation in practical seminars with mastering the basics of examination and care of oncology patients. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Study plan (Version): - (2025) | Category: Medical sciences | 5 | Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: - |