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Course Name
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Prostate Cancer: Treatment
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| Audience |
Physicians, allied healthcare providers, and others with the interest in management of patients with Prostate Cancer |
| Course Requirements |
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| Pre-requisites |
Introduction to Oncology |
| Course Duration |
Approximately One hour. Time may vary based on modem speed, prerequisite knowledge and other factors |
| Course Objectives |
This course, PROSTATE CANCER: TREATMENT is divided into three sections. The first section explains the different factors involved in determination of a prognosis. The second section discusses the various treatment options for prostate cancer. The third section covers four different case studies in which this information is applied.
- The PROGNOSIS section explains the staging, pathological indicators, and molecular and cellular prognostic factors of prostate cancer.
- The TREATMENT section explores the principles, methodology, and benefits of available treatment options.
- The CASE STUDIES section presents four case studies, each of which discusses the prognosis and treatment of prostate cancer at different stages.
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| Course Outline |
- Introduction
- Course Information
- Interface Tour
- Course Overview
- Prognosis
- Objectives
- Historical Grading
- Pathological Indicators
- Molecular and Cellular Markers
- Progress Check
- Treatment
- Objectives
- Quality of Life
- Watchful Waiting
- Surgery
- EBRT
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Chemotherapy
- LHRH Analogs
- Anti-Androgens
- Androgen Blockade
- Progress Check
- Case Studies
- Early Stage (Localized)
- Locally Advanced Disease
- Advanced Disease
- Hormone-Refractory Disease
- Conclusions
- Summary
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