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MED 502: Clinical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies & Palliative Care (500 Level)
Oncological principles, tumor staging (TNM), systemic antineoplastic regimens, acute/chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and end-of-life palliative care.
Course Overview
Oncological principles, tumor staging (TNM), systemic antineoplastic regimens, acute/chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and end-of-life palliative care. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM...
What You'll Learn
- Classify solid tumors by TNM staging and formulate multidisciplinary tumor board treatment recommendations.
- Recognize and immediately manage oncological emergencies: neutropenic fever, SVC syndrome, and cord compression.
- Diagnose and manage acute lymphoblastic/myeloblastic leukemias, chronic leukemias, and Hodgkin/Non-Hodgkin lymphomas.
- Evaluate clinical presentation and laboratory staging (CRAB criteria) in multiple myeloma.
- Apply the WHO pain ladder and manage end-of-life symptoms (dyspnea, nausea, delirium) in palliative care patients.
Requirements
- MED 401 credit
- PTH 401 credit
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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1. Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM Staging & Multidisciplinary Care: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
MED 502 • 500L • Internal Medicine • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM Staging & Multidisciplinary Care: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: MED 502: Clinical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies & Palliative Care (500 Level) • Internal Medicine & S...
2. Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM Staging & Multidisciplinary Care: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
MED 502 • 500L • Internal Medicine • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM Staging & Multidisciplinary Care: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: MED 502: Clinical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies & Palliative Care (500 Level) • MDCN Professional MBBS...
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3. Principles of Clinical Oncology: Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers, TNM Staging & Multidisciplinary Care: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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