Ateneo - UPO

The course aims to provide the student with: - principles of biology - principles of therapy - treatment of specific cancer symptoms and complications

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Aims 1. Knowledge of the most frequent cancers relating to neoplastic pathologies of the organ and apparatus that are part of the program of lessons with the related risk factors 2. Knowledge of the relationships between lifestyle, diet, type of work and cancer 3. Knowledge of the different types of screening 4. Knowledge of the early signs and symptoms and the natural history of the most frequent tumors in relation to neoplastic pathologies of the organ and apparatus that are part of the program of lessons 5. Knowledge of the general principles of cancer staging 6. Knowledge of the general criteria that act as a guide in defining the therapeutic plan 7. Knowledge of the main therapeutic options and expected results in relation to neoplastic organ pathologies, also depending on the stage of the disease (concepts of Adjuvant Therapy, Neoadjuvant Therapy, Palliative Therapy, etc.) 8. Knowledge of the most frequent side effects of antineoplastic treatments and of the indications and possibilities of supportive treatments

The student must ve the essential notions of biological, pharmacological, pathological order that allow the clinical classification of the subject

Lectures and online presentations in MS-Power Point format.

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The exam consists of a written test relating to the entire integrated course including the three constituent disciplines of the course (Medical Oncology, Radiotherapy, Oncohematology) which must be passed for admission to the subsequent oral test. The oral exam focuses exclusively on the disciplines of Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy. Students must demonstrate that they have assimilated the concepts learned during lectures, seminars and exercises, in an adequate way to effectively face subsequent courses.

Principles of tumor biology and personalized medicine. Epidemiology and etiology Natural history, survival and response to therapy Diagnosis, staging, prognostic factors, tumor markers Prevention and early diagnosis. Outline of clinical trial methodology. Impact of fake news in oncology. Principles of therapy The integrated therapeutic approach Medical treatment of the main neoplasms. The different types of anticancer drugs. Toxicity of antiblastic drugs General information on palliative care Treatment of Specific Cancer Symptoms and Complications Breast neoplasms Colorectal neoplasms Lung neoplasms Neoplasms of the cervico-cephalic region Neoplasms of the oral cavity and lips Gynecological neoplasms Neoplasms of the urinary system and male reproductive system Neoplasms of the skin - Melanoma Neoplasms of the pancreas and biliary tract. Gastric and hepatic neoplasms Multidisciplinary seminars with presentation of clinical cases on the main neoplasms

Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, staging and treatment of neoplasms. Knowledge of symptom management aspects in the palliative setting.