Oncology I

Catalog description

This course provides an in-depth study of the principles of neoplastic development. Emphasis is placed upon cancer development in specific anatomic regions and the selection of treatment. Topics include neoplastic mechanisms, diagnostic procedures, imaging modalities, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, etiology and epidemiology, signs and symptoms, tumor staging and grading, treatment options and prognostic indicators for malignancies of the major body organs and systems. Co-requisites: RTT 210, 215, 230, 240.