Course Overview

DSM-403: Oncology Treatment and Management (4 Credits)
Program(s): CMR

COURSE CONSULTANTS

SECOND, THIRD, AND
FOURTH EDITIONS:

Judy Chase, PharmD
Division of Pharmacy
University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

John J. Kavanagh, MD
Professor
Department of Gynecologic Oncology
University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Patton B. Saul, MD
Medical Director and
Director of Gynecologic Oncology
Lewis-Gale Cancer Center
Salem, Virginia

Clinical Associate Professor of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology
University of Virginia
School of Medicine
Charlottesville, Virginia

Graduate Supplement
DSM-5403
To earn graduate-level credit, this supplement and course DSM-403 must be successfully completed.

Click here for more information about graduate-level credit.

Who Should Take This Course:
Sales representatives and managers who interact with healthcare providers who diagnose and treat patients with cancer, such as oncologists, radiation therapists, surgeons, primary care physicians, gynecologists, and pharmacists, and those who would benefit from a knowledge of cancer and therapies available for patients with the disease.

Career Applications/Benefits:
Information about cancer is expanding rapidly as cancer research provides new insights into the mechanisms of this disease. There are many treatments available and many more being developed by pharmaceutical companies that can cure a variety of different cancers. There are also many strategies being implemented to improve the length and quality of life for individuals diagnosed with cancer, even if a cure is not possible. This course will benefit those in pharmaceutical companies that develop or market oncology products. The information provided in the course will help sales representatives and others understand basic concepts and key issues in cancer treatment so that they can knowledgeably discuss the subject of cancer with healthcare professionals.

Course Description:
This course describes the epidemiology and pathophysiology associated with cancer; it also describes the procedures used to diagnose and stage cancer. The course provides an overview of the different types of cancer and describes common treatment methods, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, biotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, and other therapies. It also provides an overview of common cancer complications and their treatment, and discusses supportive care issues such as fatigue, nutrition, pain management, immunosuppression, and quality of life. The course discusses the role of clinical research in the development of new oncology therapies, as well as the care and management of patients with cancer.

Related Courses:
• Focus on Pain Management
• Focus on Women’s Health
• Immune System
• Medical Applications of Biotechnology
• Nutrition: Wellness and Disease
• Outcomes: Measurement, Management, and Marketing

Chapter Content:

Chapter 1: Basics of Cancer
	Epidemiology Pathophysiology Prevention and Early Detection Diagnosis and Staging
Chapter 2: Cancer Treatment
	Overview of Types of Cancer Role of Surgery in Cancer Treatment Role of Radiation Therapy in Cancer Treatment Role of Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment Role of Biotherapy in Cancer Treatment Bone Marrow Transplantation and Its Use in Cancer Treatment Multimodality and Other Therapies
Chapter 3: Cancer Complications and Supportive Therapy Issues
	Oncologic Complications Cancer Care Supportive Therapy Issues
Chapter 4: Clinical Research and the Cancer Team
	Clinical Research on Cancer Cancer Care Management

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cancer, discuss the primary types of cancer and treatment modalities, identify common cancer complications and treatment, discuss supportive care issues, and identify key healthcare professionals involved in cancer care.