708 II Cancer Biology and Clinical Management: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatments

This course provides a comprehensive overview of cancer, including its biology, epidemiology, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment modalities. The course examines major cancer types, including breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, and other common malignancies, with discussion of current treatment approaches such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. Emphasis is placed on early detection, prevention strategies, patient outcomes, and the role of healthcare professionals in cancer care and education. This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a broad understanding of cancer as a disease process and current approaches to management and prevention.