An introduction to oncology in Australia  Course code
MRSC1210Units 10Level 1000Faculty of Health and MedicineSchool
of Health Sciences  Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases
in Australia. A diagnosis of cancer and cancer treatment can
have both physical and psychosocial, and short and long term,
effects on a patient. This course is designed to explore a range
of issues for students who will work in cancer related health
care. These issues include defining what is cancer, cancer
diagnosis and staging methods, treatment options, population
based statistics and quality of life outcomes, and holistic
cancer care.  Available in 2014  Callaghan CampusSemester 2
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 ObjectivesOn
completion of this course students will have developed an
evidence based portfolio that demonstrates their development
from a novice to beginning practitioner who is able to:  1.
Recognise and describe the hallmarks of cancer 2. Describe the
natural history and staging of malignant disease 3.