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Cancer across the Lifespan (MEDI90096)
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Overview
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Cancer throughout the lifespan will describe the specific factors associated with the care and treatment of children, adolescents, young, middle aged and older adults and geriatrics with cancer; from the time of diagnosis to the time of death. To address the complex needs of different age group cohorts, there is a need to look at the patient holistically to manage their complex medical conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the unique differences in risk factors, comorbidities, prevalence, treatment and outcomes of cancers between patients of different age groups with cancer
- Reflect on the psychosocial, emotional, physical and spiritual challenges facing patients of different age groups with cancer
- Critically analyse the ways in which the cancer care of different age groups can continue to be improved
Generic skills
- Advanced analytic skills
- Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
- Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
- Improved written and communication skills
- Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Last updated: 8 November 2024