An Introduction to cancer : Anatomy, Biology and treatments

Overview

This is a two day course which will present a basic understanding of cancer. Through a series of presentations David describes how cancer develops, the commonest types of cancer, cancer detection and treatment modalities.

Intended Audience

All those new to and in early careers in Oncology including Research, CTU, Admin support, Doctors, Nurses, AHP’s, Hospice, Industry Colleagues and any other staff groups who require an understanding of the anatomy, biology and treatments of cancer.

Topics Covered

· Introduction to cells, tissues and cancer

· The spread of cancer

· Classification of cancer

· Overview of treatment options for cancer

· Colorectal cancer

· Leukaemia and lymphoma

· Lung cancer

· Breast and Prostate cancer

Please see our booking Terms and Conditions here

NB. this is a fully in person event and not recorded, for the course no on-demand will be available.

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This event may be subject to change from face to face to fully virtual. Correspondence in regards to any changes in the delivery of this event will be notified directly by The School of Oncology.

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