Learning objectives
Acquire basic knowledge necessary to understand: <br />
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1) The role of Medical Oncology in the management of the oncological patient <br />
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2) the possibilities and the limits of tumour markers in the diagnosis and therapy of malignant tumours <br />
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3) Role and organization of an Oncology Laboratory active within a Medical Oncology Operative Unit (Cytology and immunochemical characterization of tumours; FISH and molecular biology techniques)
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />1) Introduction to medical oncology <br />
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2) Tumours markers in Oncology: <br />
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- General and biological aspects <br />
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- Classification of tumour markers <br />
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- The role of tumour markers in the following clinical situations: <br />
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A) Screening <br />
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B) Early diagnosis <br />
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C) Differential diagnosis <br />
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D) Stadiation <br />
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E) Prognosis <br />
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F) Searching a primary tumour with unknown origin <br />
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G) Follow-up <br />
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H) Monitoring the therapeutic efficacy <br />
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3) The role and the organization of the Oncology Laboratory within the Medical Oncology Operative Unit.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Recommended bibliography: material provided by the professor on paper and IT support
Teaching methods
The practical exercises relating to the methods and techniques will take place at the laboratories of the Medical Oncology Operative Unit <br />
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Teaching method: Oral lecture and practice <br />
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Assessment method: Oral test <br />
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Description of the teaching methods and of the assessment: Classroom lectures and exercises <br />
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Teaching language: ITALIAN
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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