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The Nature of Cancer
Common perceptions and emotional responses associated with the term cancer.
How cancer is defined.
Key differences between healthy cells and cancerous cells.
How cancer spreads within the body.
Why cancer is considered a group of diseases with wide variation.
Preventing Cancer & Detecting It Early
The possible risk factors that may contribute to cancer.
The various types of risk factors involved in its development.
Early warning signs and symptoms linked to cancer.
Cancer Treatments
The treatment options available for cancer care.
The main therapies used in treating cancer (e.g., surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy).
Common side effects associated with cancer treatments.
Lessons
Brief description of Cancer Awareness
By the end of this section, you should be able to understand:
Common perceptions and emotional responses associated with the term cancer.
How cancer is defined.
Key differences between healthy cells and cancerous cells.
Module 1 : The Nature of Cancer
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Recognize different attitudes and feelings people may associate with cancer.
Describe what cancer is and how it is defined.
Identify the key differences between healthy cells and cancer cells.
Module 2 : prevention and early detection
By the end of this section, you should be able to understand:
Key risk factors that can increase the chance of developing cancer
The difference between lifestyle-related risks and non-modifiable risks
Common signs and symptoms of cancer
Module 3: Staging and Investigation
Upon completion of this section, you should understand:
The potential referral pathways for cancer
TNM staging of cancer
The different tests and investigations used to diagnose cancer
Module 4 : Cancer And Treatments
Upon completion, you should be able to understand:
Types of treatments available for cancer
Main treatment methods used in cancer care
Common side effects associated with treatments
Additional or supportive cancer therapies