The course of Oncology aims to provide the student with the essential notions for an overall evaluation of the diagnostic and therapeutic path of the cancer patient, with focus on neoplasms and complications of treatments in the fields of otolaryngology and gastrointestinal tract.
Course Prerequisites
Understanding the topics covered in the Oncology module requires the student to have knowledge of human anatomy, in particular oral cavity and GI tract, physiology, general biology / pathology. They must also possess general concepts of epidemiology and pharmacology.
Teaching Methods
Lectures Discussion of clinical cases
Assessment Methods
written test (multiple choice questions).
Texts
Slides of the lessons; specific material for the individual topics that will be provided by the teacher. Guidelines of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (https://www.aiom.it/linee-guida-aiom/). Recommendations for oral health promotion, oral disease prevention, and dental therapy in adult patients with neoplastic disease. Link:http://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_pubblicazioni_2139_allegato.pdf
Contents
Epidemiology, risk factors and primary and secondary prevention. General diagnostic and therapeutic approach (medical therapy, radiotherapy and oncological surgery). Main acute and late side effects of medical treatments, with reference to otolaryngeal and gastrointestinal tracts. Multidisciplinary path of the cancer patient. Supportive care and follow-up programs.
