Oncologic Pathology in the Elderly

Year
1

Academic year
2021-2022

Code
02466905

Subject Area
Nephro-urological, Gynecological and Oncological Diseases

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
1.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
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)

Syllabus

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.