Principles of Cancer Management II

Topic outline

• Select topic PCM 213 : Principles of Cancer Management II

  PCM 213 : Principles of Cancer Management II

  

  This module suitably done after you have covered principles of cancer management I. the module has three units requiring a total of at least in 10 hours each to complete

  
  

  • Select activity PCM 213 Principles of Cancer Management II Announcements

    

    PCM 213 Principles of Cancer Management II Announcements Forum
  • Select activity END OF SEMESTER EXAM MCQs July 2023

    

    END OF SEMESTER EXAM MCQs July 2023 Quiz

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• Select topic Module Preliminaries

  Module Preliminaries
  Module Competency
  

  This module is designed to enable the learner utilize chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy in the management of patients with cancers.

  
  

  Module Description

  This is a first year module design to introduce learners to the course cancer management.  It includes cancer management by surgery,radiotherapy and chemotherapy
  

  Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                                  

      1.   Apply principles in radiation, surgery and chemotherapeutics in the treatment of patients with cancer

       2.        Prescribe and administer chemotherapeutic drugs  in treatment of patients with  cancers

       3.        Explain the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in management of patients with cancers

       4.        Prepare patients for chemotherapy radiotherapy and surgical intervention

       5.        Manage  adverse reactions arising from various treatment

  Learning Support
  

  The tutors who will take you through this module are Mr. Patrick Macharia Dr. Penninah and Mr Towet  .In case of any queries,  can be reached through pmacharia@kmtc.ac.ke. The tutor’s office is clinical medicine staff’s office.

  However, if you have a technical problem relating to interacting with the platform, you can write an email to elearning@kmtc.ac.ke.
  Performance Tasks
  Within the various units and topics in the module, there are tasks that you are supposed to attempt and submit for marking. Some of them are not meant for submission.  For those that are meant for submission, you are encouraged to be very keen to observe due date because once the date lapses, you will not be able to submit the same. Calling support line will not help you on this. If you are not able to upload an assignment, seek help well in advance before the due date. Otherwise, this will not be used as an acceptable reason for not submitting on time.

  These tasks are divided into two as follows:

  (i) Main Tasks that comprise of quizzes and written assignment

  (ii) Sub tasks that comprise group discussion and clinical logs.
  
  Learning Requirements
  For effective and smooth learning, it is expected of you to be computer proficient. Additionally, to satisfactorily complete this module, it is required of you to;
  

  1. Submit assignment and required tasks on time
  2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.       
     
  3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
  4. Sit for CAT’s when scheduled, and
  5. Sit in Exam at the end of the session.                                                                   
     

  
  
  
• Select topic Unit One: cancer management using chemotherapeutics

  Unit One: cancer management using chemotherapeutics

  a)  Introduction Cancer treatment can be achieved using various modalities that is; surgery, radiotherapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy .in this unit will learn cancer treatment using chemo therapeutics.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit you will have learned what chemotherapy is classification mode of action side effects and management of un desired effects
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

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• Select topic Unit One Activities

  Unit One Activities

  a)  Review Questions/Unit Activity knowledge of cell behavior has lend to invention newer drugs that are  are more specific in terms of mode of action compared to older generation, which cell properties can also be explored to target cancer management ?
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks Draw cell cycle  (ii) Sub -Tasks  indicate at least two drugs specific to G1 G2 and S Phases

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• Select topic Unit Two: cancer treatment using surgery

  Unit Two: cancer treatment using surgery

  a)  Introduction Cancer treatment employs various modes of treatment and surgery is one of them in this unit you will learn risks and benefits and indications
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit you will have learned, indication of surgery, adjuvant and neo adjuvant role and side effects of surgical procedures on cancer patients
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

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• Select topic Unit Two Activities

  Unit Two Activities

  a)  Review Questions list cancers that are treated by surgery as the primary modality	fab fa-twitter-square
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

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• Select topic Unit Three: Principles of Treatment using radiotherapy

  Unit Three: Principles of Treatment using radiotherapy

  a)  Introduction Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to destroy  cells, this unit introduces you to principles of cancer management building on knowledge you have on radiology.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit you will have learned, what radiotherapy is, terms used, types, indications and  side effects  on cancer patients
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Three Activities

  Unit Three Activities

  a)  Review Questions why are slow growing tumors regarded as chemo resistant?
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

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• Select topic Unit Four: Unit One: Enter Unit Four Name Here

  Unit Four: Unit One: Enter Unit Four Name Here

  a)  Introduction When providing services the nutrition and dietetics practitioners adheres to the core values customer focus, integrity innovation social responsibility and diversity. They are guided by standards and ethics as discussed below.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, you shall be able to; Discuss the standards in nutrition and dietetics Explain the ethics in nutrition and dietetics and disciplinary action against unethical behavior Describe the disciplinary action for unethical behavior in nutrition and dietetics
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Four Activities

  Unit Four Activities

  a)  Review Questions Describe Standards in nutrition and dietetic profession State International Code of Good Practice
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

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• Select topic Unit Five: Unit One: Enter Unit Five Name Here

  Unit Five: Unit One: Enter Unit Five Name Here

  a)  Introduction The food we eat has a significant impact on our health. Changes in diet can help prevent or control many health problems, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease. There new knowledge that has helped improve lifestyle.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to; Explain modern and contemporary issues in Nutrition and Dietetics
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Five Activities

  Unit Five Activities

  a)  Review Questions Explain reasons for recommending parenteral nutrition Describe briefly management of obesity
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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• Select topic Unit Six: Unit One: Enter Unit Six Name Here

  Unit Six: Unit One: Enter Unit Six Name Here

  a)  Introduction Nutritional requirements need to be known in order to assess or monitor the adequacy of nutrient intake and provision of nutritional support. Dietary reference values provide guidance on the nutritional needs of a particular group of healthy population but have limited applications to individuals. Also important to note that diet reference values provide a yard stick as to level of energy and nutrients required but additional means of estimating the needs of a particular individual are likely to be needed.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives; Explain in details the terms used in this unit Describe how these terms can be applied in nutrition and dietetics
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Six Activities

  Unit Six Activities

  a)  Review Questions Explain  Importance of RDA
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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• Select topic Unit Seven: Unit One: Enter Unit Seven Name Here

  Unit Seven: Unit One: Enter Unit Seven Name Here

  a)  Introduction Nutrient requirements are influenced by a combination of performance potential and feed intake. The nutrient concentration in the diet is adjusted according to feed intake to meet the requirements during each stage of production. Providing diets with nutrient levels below the requirements results in sub-optimal performance, whereas feeding nutrients above the requirements increases feed cost and nutrient excretion. Thus, in order to ensure optimal production at an economical cost, it is important to understand the factors involved in nutrient requirement estimates and adjust the diet accordingly.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to; Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability Explain factors influencing  nutrient utilization
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Seven Activities

  Unit Seven Activities

  a)  Review Questions Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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• Select topic Unit Eight: Unit One: Enter Unit Eight Name Here

  Unit Eight: Unit One: Enter Unit Eight Name Here

  a)  Introduction Nutrient requirements are influenced by a combination of performance potential and feed intake. The nutrient concentration in the diet is adjusted according to feed intake to meet the requirements during each stage of production. Providing diets with nutrient levels below the requirements results in sub-optimal performance, whereas feeding nutrients above the requirements increases feed cost and nutrient excretion. Thus, in order to ensure optimal production at an economical cost, it is important to understand the factors involved in nutrient requirement estimates and adjust the diet accordingly.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to; Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability Explain factors influencing  nutrient utilization
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Eight Activities

  Unit Eight Activities

  a)  Review Questions Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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• Select topic Unit Nine: Unit One: Enter Unit Nine Name Here

  Unit Nine: Unit One: Enter Unit Nine Name Here

  a)  Introduction Nutrient requirements are influenced by a combination of performance potential and feed intake. The nutrient concentration in the diet is adjusted according to feed intake to meet the requirements during each stage of production. Providing diets with nutrient levels below the requirements results in sub-optimal performance, whereas feeding nutrients above the requirements increases feed cost and nutrient excretion. Thus, in order to ensure optimal production at an economical cost, it is important to understand the factors involved in nutrient requirement estimates and adjust the diet accordingly.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to; Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability Explain factors influencing  nutrient utilization
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Nine Activities

  Unit Nine Activities

  a)  Review Questions Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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• Select topic Unit Ten: Unit One: Enter Unit Ten Name Here

  Unit Ten: Unit One: Enter Unit Ten Name Here

  a)  Introduction Nutrient requirements are influenced by a combination of performance potential and feed intake. The nutrient concentration in the diet is adjusted according to feed intake to meet the requirements during each stage of production. Providing diets with nutrient levels below the requirements results in sub-optimal performance, whereas feeding nutrients above the requirements increases feed cost and nutrient excretion. Thus, in order to ensure optimal production at an economical cost, it is important to understand the factors involved in nutrient requirement estimates and adjust the diet accordingly.
  b) Unit Objectives By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to; Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability Explain factors influencing  nutrient utilization
  c) Unit Learning Requirements To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to; Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.

  
  

  Lesson: 1
• Select topic Unit Ten Activities

  Unit Ten Activities

  a)  Review Questions Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya
  b) Performance Tasks  (i)   Main Tasks [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...] (ii) Sub -Tasks  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]

  
  

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