| CODE | RAD3332 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Radiotherapy Science: Head and Neck Region, Endocrine, Haemopoietic and Lymphoreticular Systems | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit aims to cover the principles of radiotherapy for pathologies arising in the Endocrine, Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular Systems and from the Head and Neck region. Epidemiology, etiology, pathology and treatment options are discussed, followed by radiotherapy treatment aspects: radiotherapy modalities, imaging for planning, radiotherapy treatment planning, delivery of treatment and patient care. Imaging of the endocrine system is also covered in this study-unit. The specific considerations to treat pediatric patients with radiotherapy are also discussed in this study-unit. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is to develop student's knowledge of the different aspects to be considered when using radiotherapy to treat patients with pathologies arising from the Endocrine, Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Central Nervous Systems and from the Head and Neck regions. This study-unit aims to equip the student with the knowledge, skills and competences necessary to provide patients with the best care and to achieve the best possible treatment outcome. This study-unit also equips students with the knowledge necessary to become proficient in imaging of the endocrine system. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Distinguish between common and rare pathologies related to the Endocrine, Haemopoietic, and Lymphoreticular Systems as well as the head and neck regions; - Identify the risk factors for the different pathologies; - Describe and critically analyse the origin, prognostic factors and natural evolution (invasion and spreading) of each disease; - Identify the modalities used for imaging of the endocrine system; - Describe the imaging procedures in imaging the endocrine system; - Identify the main treatment modalities used in oncological pathologies in the Endocrine, Haemopoietic, and Lymphoreticular Systems as well as the head and neck regions; - Identify the imaging modalities used for radiotherapy planning for the different pathologies; - Evaluate and critically analyse the various immobilisation and patient setup methods used to treat these pathologies; - Describe the target and organs at risk (OAR's) for the different pathologies and anatomical regions; - Describe, evaluate and critically analyse the various radiotherapy techniques used to treat these pathologies, including delivery mode and imaging verification; and - Describe the specific considerations for treating pediatric patients with radiotherapy. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Select, describe in detail, and justify an appropriate Radiotherapy treatment (including immobilisation, setup, planning imaging, radiotherapy technique, optimisation procedures, image verification and patient care, among other aspects) for a patient with a pathology arising from the Endocrine, Haemopoietic, Lymphoreticular and Central Nervous Systems and from the Head and Neck region; - Critically discuss the specific needs and differences between paediatric and adult care in oncology; and - Select, describe in detail, and justify the choice of imaging modality and procedures for different endocrine pathologies and clinical case presentations. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Washington, Charles M., Dennis T. Leaver, and Megan Trad. Washington & Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. 5th ed. Elsevier, 2021. Print. - EANM. Radionuclide Metabolic Therapy - Clinical Aspects, Dosimetry and Imaging. 2013. Available at: https://eanm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EANM_2013_Tech_Radionuclide_Metabolic_Therapy.pdf - Gilmore D & Waterstram-Rich KM (2023) Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (9th ed), Independently published. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Monique Angele Abela Karen Borg Grima Jose Guilherme Couto (Co-ord.) Angele Cuschieri Nathalie Galea Susan Mercieca Gerbert Van Dijk |
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