Introduction to cancer – cause, treatment and prevention

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO CANCER: 2 Hrs The nature of cancer COMMON CANCERS IN HK: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ETIOLOGY 6 Hrs Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Liver Cancer Cervical Cancer Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Hematological Malignancies -- 1 of 3 -- FUNDEMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CANCER: 4 Hrs Brief introduction of cancer biology and cancer genetics TUMOUR VIRUSES 4 Hrs Introduction to virus Tumour viruses and oncogenes Tumour viruses and tumour suppressor genes CANCER & POLYMORPHISM 2 Hrs BASIC CONCEPTS OF ANGIOGENESIS, INVASION & METASTAIS 2 Hrs COMMON DIAGNOSTIC METHODS 3 Hrs Common practice of diagnostic methods Blood, Urine, Pap Tests, Biopsies Cytogenetics and Molecular tests CANCER TREATMENTS 4 Hrs Common treatment modalities Radiotherapy Surgery Chemotherapy Side effects of traditional chemotherapy TARGETED THERAPIES 4 Hrs What is targeted therapy? Small molecules and monoclonal antibodies Progress and future CANCER PATIENTS & THEIR CHALLENGES Awareness of the challenges faced by individuals living with cancer 2 Hrs

目标

This subject aims to introduce some general concepts about the cause of cancer, available treatment options and some general prevention measures.

先修要求

/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion Nil

Teaching Pattern

Methodology Lectures Lectures will be used to cover some of the background biological knowledge including basic knowledge of life, cells, proteins and DNA. These come in background knowledge is needed for understanding the causes of cancer. The main part of this subject will be used to cover different examples of cancers commonly found in Hong Kong including liver, breast, lung, colon and others. We expect to invite some outside lecturers like medical doctors (to cover some clinical issues). Tutorials Exercises will be provided before or during tutorials. We expect the students to participate in the discussions during tutorials. We will deliver the materials prior to the tutorials in order to encourage students to participate more actively during the tutorials. We will also ask students to present some of the assigned readings during tutorials. -- 2 of 3 --