Cancer
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR3037 | Pharmacy | 3 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- PHAR3037
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module addresses issues relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, and the professional and ethical issues concerning palliative care and the end of life. In particular, students will be encouraged to think of cancers as a diverse group of genetic diseases which pose unique problems in their diagnosis and management. Examples of a small number of cancer types will be used to illustrate key points which have broader relevance to cancer therapy and beyond. Examples of the material covered include:
• The biological hallmarks of cancer
• Classes of anti-cancer drug
• Cancer treatments and formulations
• Patient management & palliative care
• Epidemiology
Assessment
- 10% Seminar presentation
- 30% Rogo: Rogo (mid-term)
- 60% Written exam (2-hour)
Learning Outcomes
MLO1: Describe the causes and consequences of cancer, and the knowledge of the targets and strategies for treating this complex group of diseases. (C2-Understand)
MLO2: Describe the management, patient care and the associated issues of cancer treatment. (C6-Creating)
MLO3: Apply principles of sterile production and formulation of anti-cancer drugs. (C3-Applying)
MLO4: Appraise evidence-based data on therapeutic effect of cancer treatment. (C5-Evaluating)