Report on Radiotherapy Oncology topics – Commenting on patient case characteristics – Student’s participation in the Radiotherapy Laboratory Analysis of clinical cases in digital format using specialized software. Powerpoint presentations

MANDATORY ATTENDANCES -LECTURES: In the laboratory lessons of the course. 

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• Oral exams.
• Evaluation of students’ participation in the Laboratory of Radiotherapy/Radiation Oncology 
• The general assessment criteria are analyzed during the introductory course

Τhe general purpose of the course is to introduce students to the principles of Radiation Oncology. Furthermore, the course seeks to provide students with the basic knowledge for the therapeutic applications of Oncology and Radiotherapy, applying a “hands on” educational process. The specific objectives of the course are specialized in the following intended learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• understand the basic principles of Radiotherapy.
• have knowledge of the main therapeutic applications of Radiation Oncology.
• distinguish between the therapeutic doses of radiation to various cancerous tumors and the protection of adjacent healthy tissues.
• use radiation therapy planning in clinical practice.
• analyze the possible side effects from radiation therapy in relation to the side effects caused by other anti-neoplastic treatments (Surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapeutic agents)
• collaborate with fellow students to research and analyze international literature.

Section 1. General Principles of Oncology (2 hours)

Section 2. General Principles of Radiotherapy (4 hours)

Section 3. Clinical Radiotherapy (4 hours)

Section 4. Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer (2 hours)

Section 5. Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer (2 hours)

Section 6. Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer (2 hours)

Section 7. Radiotherapy in Colorectal Cancer (2 hours)

Section 8. Radiotherapy in Stomach Cancer (2 hours)

Section 9. Radiotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer (2 hours)

Section 10. Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer (2 hours)

Section 11. Radiotherapy in Skin Cancer (2 hours)

Section 12. Radiotherapy in CNS Cancer (2 hours)

1. “Perez & Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology” (7th Ed) – Edward C. Halperin, David E. Wazer, Carlos A. Perez, Luther W. Brady, Wolters Kluwer 2018
2. “Clinical Radiation Oncology Indications Techniques and Results” (3d ed), I. Fogelman – S.E.M. Clarke – G. Cook – G. Gnanasegaran, Wiley Blackwell 2017.