Oncologic Pathology in the Elderly
1
2018-2019
02466905
Nephro-urological, Gynecological and Oncological Diseases
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
1.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Graduate/master in Medicine or dentisttry.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes with presentation of the learning objectives followed by the explanation of the contentes. Active participation of the students is encouraged, for clarification of doubts, and to stimulate critical thinking and resolution of practical clinical problems.
Learning Outcomes
Cancer Epidemiology in the elderly; factors favoring cancer in the elderly; most common types of cancer in the elderly; characteristics of cancer treatment in elderly.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Cancer in the elderly: epidemiology, risk factors, major types, prevention, treatment particularities.
Head Lecturer(s)
Manuel Teixeira Marques Verissimo
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
Hyman B. Muss, Carrie P. Hunter, and Karen A. Johnson. Cancer in elederly. 2006, Edition First
Cancer and Aging Handbook: Research and Practice. Keith M Bellizzi, Margot Gosney. 2012, Wiley-Blackwell.