Introduction to Cancer
Anatomy, Biology and Treatments Course
About the course
David is invited to run this course twice a year by the School of Oncology, at the world famous Christie Cancer Centre in Manchester.
Recently rated highest for best presenter, best programme and best course with the former National Cancer Research Network (Northern Region).
This excellent course which has run successfully for many years with the former National Cancer Research Network, is now available to all those working in the cancer field.
What will this course explain?
This course aims to give students a sound foundation of knowledge of cancer biology and treatments and is designed to help you understand:
- Why cancer can be found in many places of the body
- Why knowledge of different cell types helps to identify where certain types of cancer are more likely
- Why cancer has the ability to move and grow away from the primary site of origin
- The methods of spread such as local invasion, lymphatic and blood spread, seeding and transcoelomic spread
- How disease progression will influence patient management
- How tumours can be classified with specific consideration of staging and grading systems
- What the likely treatment options are for a patient with cancer
- Anatomy and oncology related to specific tumour sites
For more information including course costs please contact David O’Halloran
NHS/Charity rates apply.
M: 07736 065811.
To discuss the possibility of holding a course like this in your area then feel free to contact us.
* For in-house courses the cost is conditional on the host to provide the venue and refreshments for the duration of the course.
All London based course command an extra ‘London weighting’ cost. See booking form for more details.
