Neuro-oncology starts with two sections that provide an overview of the epidemiology of central nervous system tumours in childhood and an introduction to tumour biology. The remainder of the unit is more clinically based. Four sections are devoted to the clinical effects of tumours and the methods we use for diagnosis and for surveillance following diagnosis. Four sections deal with management, the neuro-toxic effects of treatments and the late effects which are so important in young people with central nervous system tumours. Paraneoplastic syndromes, principally the Dancing Eye Syndrome, are covered in one section and the unit finishes with an overview of palliative care.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 11 Neuro-oncology
The aim of this section is to analyse the causes of brain neoplasms and their occurrence in different patient groups, and then to apply that knowledge to solving clinical problems.
This section will enable you to relate the growth of brain and spinal tumours to biological factors. To relate tumour type, differentiation, staging, site and patient age to outcome.
This section will enable you to combine information obtained from history taking and neurological examination in the diagnosis and follow-up of children with brain tumours.
This section will enable you to explore the radiological investigation in the diagnosis and follow-up of children with brain tumours.
This section will enable you to synthesise information obtained from history taking, neurological examination and radiological investigation in the diagnosis of children with spinal tumours. To consider the application of the different treatments used for spinal neoplasms
This section will enable you to identify the endocrine effects of brain tumours and apply this knowledge to clinical problem solving.
This section will enable you to recognise the range of treatments used for brain and spinal cord tumours in childhood and to understand the roles and limitations of surgery and radiotherapy. To consider the application of these different regimes to varied clinical situations.
This section will enable you to recognise the role of chemotherapy in the management of brain and spinal cord tumours in childhood. To understand how new treatments are developed and evaluated.
This section will enable you to investigate the nature and causes of toxicity resulting from oncological treatments, how these can be managed, and the ways in which treatments need to be modified to reduce toxic effects.
This section will enable you to describe the range of late effects of brain and spinal tumours, their treatments, recognition and management.
This section will enable you to consider the occurrence of paraneoplastic, immune mediated disorders in childhood, together with their treatments and outcomes.
This section will enable you to explore the range of settings and different methods employed in management of pain and other symptoms in children with brain and spinal tumours, and to understand how this affects the quality of life.
COURSE DELIVERY
The course is accessed via a dedicated website. On acceptance of your application, we will provide you with a username and password to access the website.
Each Unit is split into smaller Sections (see Course Content for details). For each section, you will download a zip file containing an Activity document and reference papers.
The Activity document leads you through each section, providing work-based activities for you to complete. You may choose to work through the Activity document on your computer or print off the materials so that you can work on a hard copy.
Each activity is designed to lead you through the topic. Sometimes an activity will ask you to read a paper and then answer questions. Other times it will ask you to consider a case. A Commentary follows each activity, to check your learning. For most units there are also a number of lectures to watch.
You will have access to the unit for 3-years from the date of enrolment. We would hope that you will work through it at a rate that is right for you, maintaining a balance between momentum and enjoyment..
CERTIFICATION
As you complete the Activity document for each section, send it by email to the BPNA. Once it has been reviewed, we will provide a certificate of Continuing Professional Development. You can download this from your BPNA personal account.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
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