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Description of module content.
Week 1: Introduction to the student learning environment and establish support structure from module team, Edinburgh Napier university and fellow students through a variety of activities.
Introduction to the module design and delivery of the learning materials; incorporating the introduction to depth and breadth of these materials used throughout the module.
Weeks 2-3: Studying material: Introduction to cancer biology, aetiology and epidemiology, principles of health promotion
Weeks 4-12: Principles of diagnosis, staging and prognosis, treatment modalities and their impact on an individual, psychological care, quality of life, survivorship and end of life care, self care strategies and communication.
Weeks 13-15: Support for assignment

LO1. Apply Knowledge of the aetiology, epidemiology and patho-physiology of cancer to clinical scenarios
LO2. Evaluate and cite current research and guidelines underpinning knowledge and skills to deliver effective cancer care throughout the patient journey
LO3. Examine the ethical dimensions of caring for a person with cancer
LO4. Critically reflect appropriate interventions to minimise or reduce both the patho-physiological and psychological impact of the diagnosis of cancer to the patient, family and carers
LO5 Demonstrate strategies to encourage person centred care and the principles of holistic and compassionate care within the multidisciplinary team