The role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

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The role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

This module focuses on the role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery for palliative care patients in Africa.

This VUCCnet e-learning course focuses on the core principles and best practice for delivering effective palliative care in Africa. It has been developed in partnership with the African Palliative Care Association and Cardiff University. Experts in palliative care from across Africa and the UK have contributed to ensure this module is contextualised to the sub-Saharan cancer profile and resource setting.

Please click here for ecancer's special issue focusing on palliative care in Africa, featuring five original articles from on-the-ground experts, and an editorial by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Professor Anne Merriman.

Published November 2013.

The role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery

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Target audience

This module has been developed to support the daily practice of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals in Africa.

Learning objectives

By the end of the module, you should be able to:

Describe to a new colleague how the different types of cancer treatment work.
List some of the issues to consider when planning the most appropriate management for a patient with incurable disease.

IT Requirements

This module requires the learner to have a good, stable internet connection and runs best on INTERNET EXPLORER 7 AND ABOVE, and MOZILLA FIREFOX on either Windows or MacOS. FLASH ADD ON is also required to run this module.

If you are viewing this module on an iPad (through a browser), please download the free Articulate Mobile Player beforehand. Other tablet devices may not be compatible - please check for Flash compatibility.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact education@ecancer.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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ecancer and everyone involved in the making of this resource have no actual or potential conflict of interest whatsoever which impinges on the making, peer reviewing and dissemination of this e-learning module which was made possible by an unrestricted grant from the International Atomic Energy Agency - Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy.

For more information please contact education@ecancer.org.

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This module was funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency - Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy.

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