a. Course Title: Cancer Chemotherapy Course
b. Specialization: Program in Clinical Pharmacy
2) Overall Aims of Course;
a. To understand the basics of tumor biology, risk factors and prevention.
b. Acquire Knowledge about common cancers: Lung, Breast, Colon, Multiple Myeloma and Leukemia.
c. To be able to help in handling of chemotherapy and minimizing its toxicity.
d. To share in proper dose calculation and dispensing the necessary supportive measures.
Intended learning outcomes:
a. Knowledge and understanding:
On completing this course, students will be able to:
To understand the basics of tumor biology in the molecular era.
To know about chemotherapeutic agents, and different protocols.
b. Intellectual skills:
On completing this course, students will be able to:
To understand the link between environment, diet, and cancer.
To understand the fundamentals of target therapy.
c. Professional skills:
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| | Lectures | Practical |
| 1 | Tumor Biology, Etiology. | Approach to Patients. |
| 2 | Cancer Prevention. | Dose Calculations. |
| 3 | Principles of Cancer Chemotherapy | Handling of chemotherapy. |
| 4 | Treatment regimens and scheduling | Types of Chemotherapy protocols. |
| 5 | Target Therapy; | Dose Modifications. |
| 6 | Chemotherapy Hazards; | |
| 7 | Adjuvant vs Neoadjuvant treatment; | |
| 8 | Care of cancer patient in pregnancy | |
| 9 | Supportive Care; | |
| 10 | Leukemia “ Treatment Phases & Support” | |
| 11 | Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer | |