Course: Principles of Cancer Management II | kmtc

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    Module OverviewModule 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.                                                                   


    Topic
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    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;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      		Learning requirements
      Topic
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      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      		 lab
      Topic
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      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;

        1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
        2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
        3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
        		Learning requirements
        Topic
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        a)  Review Questions

        list cancers that are treated by surgery as the primary modality




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         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..]        		 lab
        Topic
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        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;

          1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
          2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
          3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
          		Learning requirements
          Topic
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          a)  Review Questions

          why are slow growing tumors regarded as chemo resistant?




          		 review questions
           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..]          		 lab
          Topic
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          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;

          1. Discuss the standards in nutrition and dietetics
          2. Explain the ethics in nutrition and dietetics and disciplinary action against unethical behavior
          3. 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;

            1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
            2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
            3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
            		Learning requirements
            Topic
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            a)  Review Questions

            1. Describe Standards in nutrition and dietetic profession
            2. 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..]            		 lab
            Topic
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            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;

            1. 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;

              1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
              2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
              3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
              		Learning requirements

              Topic
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              a)  Review Questions

              1. Explain reasons for recommending parenteral nutrition
              2. 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..]              		 lab

              Topic
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              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;

              1. Explain in details the terms used in this unit
              2. 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;

                1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.


                Topic
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                a)  Review Questions

                  2. Explain  Importance of RDA




                		 review questions
                 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..]                		 lab

                Topic
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                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;

                1. Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake
                2. Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability
                3. 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;

                  1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                  2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                  3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                  		Learning requirements

                  Topic
                  14
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                  a)  Review Questions
                  1. Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food
                  2. Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya



                  		 review questions
                   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..]                  		 lab

                  Topic
                  15
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                  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;

                  1. Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake
                  2. Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability
                  3. 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;

                    1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                    2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                    3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                    		Learning requirements

                    Topic
                    16
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                    a)  Review Questions
                    1. Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food
                    2. Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya



                    		 review questions
                     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..]                    		 lab

                    Topic
                    17
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                    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;

                    1. Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake
                    2. Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability
                    3. 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;

                      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                      		Learning requirements

                      Topic
                      18
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                      a)  Review Questions
                      1. Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food
                      2. Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya



                      		 review questions
                       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..]                      		 lab

                      Topic
                      19
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                      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;

                      1. Explain the factors influencing nutrient intake
                      2. Explain factors that influence nutrient  availability
                      3. 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;

                        1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                        2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                        3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                        		Learning requirements

                        Topic
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                        a)  Review Questions
                        1. Elaborate the factors that influence nutrient intake and utilization of food
                        2. Explain the factors that affect the nutritional status of rural women in Kenya



                        		 review questions
                         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..]                        		 lab

                        Topic
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