Module Leader: Louise Jones Pathology of Cancer Module Leader: Louise Jones
Aims of Module Provide an understanding of the pathology and histology of cancer Role of pathology in the clinical setting Role of pathology in the delivery of precision medicine
Diagnosis of Cancer Tubular Carcinoma Radial Scar - Benign
Predicting behaviour Basal cell carcinoma: Indolent Malignant melanoma: Highly aggressive
Module Content Introduction to Pathology and Histology Abnormal growth and differentiation Pathology of neoplasia Classification, staging Characteristics of major tumour types Pathology of leukaemia and lymphoma Molecular classification of tumours; concept of precision medicine
Molecular analysis of cancer From: Nielsen et al. Clin Cancer Research 2004; 10: 5376-5374.
Changing the face of diagnosis
Teaching Lectures/Seminars Histology practicals Start with basic information, move onto current advances and hot topics
Assessment 0.5 Unit Module Exam: 60% Written assignment: 40% 15hrs contact teaching 45hrs self-directed learning Exam: 60% 1.5hrs; MCQs and SAQs Written assignment: 40% Case Studies