Please note this module may not run if we do not achieve a minimum threshold of students. Hence students who apply for this module as part of the programme pathway for year 1 entry may be required to select a second optional module as their reserve.

This module provides an introduction to the detection and screening for cancers and awareness of national and local policies related to cancer treatment, common therapies and regimens used and the management of side effects associated with treatment, holistic medicines optimisation for cancer patients and supportive services for patients and families. Case studies reflecting practice across sectors will be used.

This module provides students with an understanding of the management of pre-diagnosed and cancer patients based on integrated care systems principles, thereby enabling practitioners to demonstrate the principles of evidence-based practice in service provision.

The learning outcomes of this module will be achieved by a variety of methods including:

Experiential learning in the workplace, independent learning, independent analysis and identification of learning needs related to continuing professional development, independent review of materials available for eLearning, structured reading, problem-based learning and group discussion on study days.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

LMPPPGD: PgDip Pharmacy Practice (Top-up to MSc)