RASC 325 : Radiation Oncology

The course is part two in the overview of multidisciplinary cancer management. Content covered includes anatomy, physiology review, etiology, epidemiology, detection and work-up, diagnosis, patterns of spread, staging, treatment techniques, organs at risk and multimodality management, and prognosis of specific cancer sites with emphasis on treatment assessment, delivery and evaluation. Also reviews the role of the radiation therapist in patient education including associated acute and chronic effects and management.