708: Understanding Cancer (NURSES)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain and discuss the meaning of the term “cancer”
2. Describe the basics of Oncology
3. Identify and describe the role of clinical trials in cancer treatment
4. List and discuss the most common types of cancer
5. Describe the basics of radiation therapy
6. Explain what is meant by “chemotherapy” and discuss its key elements

(158 pages)