MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
cod. 01756

Academic year 2007/08
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Oncologia medica (MED/06)
Field
Fisiopatologia, metodologia clinica, propedeutica clinica e sistematica medico-chirurgica
Type of training activity
Characterising
8 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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Integrated course unit module: SEMEIOTICS AND CLINICAL METHODOLOGY

Learning objectives

<br />The student should demonstrate to know how to approach the diagnosis and treatment of neoplastic diseases. To achieve this objective it is also necessary to possess basic notions on the oncogenetic process and knowledge of conventional and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Moreover, the student should achieve the principles of stem cell therapy to treat oncologic diseases and to regenerate damaged organs.

Prerequisites

General Pathology and Biology

Course unit content

<br /><br />Oncologically oriented collection of the clinical history and physical examination .Formulation and analysis of the laboratory tests indicative of the pathology.Search for the best anatomical region for the biopsy and the best biological and molecular accuracy to ensure the diagnosis.Interpretation of the histologic diagnosis.Search for the best radiologic tool to assess the prognosis and therapy for the case.Basic notions on the therapeutic approach and its complications.Basic notion of stem cell-based therapy.

Full programme

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Bibliography

 Bonadonna G, Robustelli Della Cuna G, Valgussa P: Medicina Oncologica, ed.Masson <br />Devita VT: Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, Lippincot<br />INDIRIZZO WEB http://stemcells.nih.gov 

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory practice

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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