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Cancer Diseases and treatments, 7.5 credits
Cancersjukdomar och behandlingsmetoder, 7.5 hp
This course has been cancelled, for further information see Transitional provisions in the last version of the syllabus.
2ON000
Cancer Diseases and treatments 7.5 credits
Higher Education, study regulation 2007 Not applicable
AV - Second cycle
Fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG)
Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society Programnämnden för sjuksköterskeutbildning och specialistutbildningar för sjuksköterskor
2007-11-08
Education committee NVS 2017-03-13
Spring 2008
Specific entry requirements
Qualification as a nurse and admitted to Study Programme in Specialist Nursing
Objectives
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge of the origin, transmission, diagnostics and treatment of cancer diseases. Furthermore, the student should have knowledge about commonly applied treatment methods in cancer disease.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain tumour development/carcinogenesis - Explain symptoms that indicate a cancer disease - Explain diagnostic methods
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Explain classification and the distinction of stages of cancer
- Explain the different phases of the cancer disease and treatment intentions - Report on and explain treatment methods and their adverse reactions - Explain mental reactions in patients with a cancer disease
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Content
- Cancer epidemiology - Pathophysiology
- Commonly occurring cancer diseases - Methods for diagnostics and treatment - Psychosocial oncology
Teaching methods
Studies take place according to the LäraNära concept implying active learning independently or in collaboration with others interleaved with the course meetings, including i.a. seminars and presentations.
Self-assessments, problem-solving, own reflection and analysis of situations are included in the concept.
Läranära consists of a computer program distributed as a cd-rom or on Internet. It is connected to a web server, where information is collected. Work in groups and active participation in seminars and
attendance at all scheduled group meetings is compulsory. For carrying out the course, access to a computer (PC) with Internet connection is assumed.
Examination
For each study group, two compulsory course gatherings, each of about a day, are organised . For participation in a course meeting, previous assignments should be approved. Active participation in the meetings is required for a pass.grade The grading system is Failed/Passed/Passed with distinction.
At Karolinska Institutet a student is entitled to a total of 6 examinations per course to get passed. Student without approved results after 3 examinations have the right to re-take the course once. However, at most 6 examinations.
Transitional provisions
The course has been cancelled.
Literature and other teaching aids
Carlsson, Maria (red.) Psykosocial cancervård
1. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2007 - 252 s.
ISBN:9789144047461 Library search
Degerfält, Jan
Strålbehandling : historik, fysik, omvårdnad Lund : Studentlitteratur, 1998 - 204 s.
ISBN:91-44-00308-0 LIBRIS-ID:8352583 Library search
Hassan; Ljungman, P Cytostatika
Stockholm : Liber, 2003 - 320 s
Ringborg, Ulrik; Henriksson, Roger; Friberg (red.), Sten
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Course code: 2ON000
Onkologi
2. uppl. : Liber, 2008 - 624 s.
ISBN:91-47-08401-4 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:10623267 Library search
SBU 2001:155
Cytostatikabehandling vid cancer, DELAR AV SBU 2003:162
Strålbehandling vid cancer, delar av Smärta och smärtbehandling
Werner, Mads; Strang, Peter; Wilhelmsson, Jan 1. uppl. : Stockholm : Liber, 2003 - 504 s.
ISBN:91-47-04906-5 (inb.) LIBRIS-ID:8870159 Library search
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Course code: 2ON000
