Explain elements of creating a new system for cancer research and management. |
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Integrate key factors in the value proposition into the implementation of cancer care programs. |
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Describe how clinical pathways are integral to the creation of a symmetrical health care system. |
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Explain the physical and biological characteristics of radiation therapy technology for oncologic use, with an emphasis on the characteristics of proton beam therapy. |
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Recognize the challenges underlying technology testing paradigms in radiation oncology in general, and proton therapy in particular, in the limited structure of existing clinical trials design strategies. |
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Appreciate the potential for application of advanced radiation modalities such as proton therapy in several oncologic scenarios. |
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Differentiate the approximate proportion of all cancers that are associated with inherited predisposition. |
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Recognize certain more common hereditary cancer syndromes. |
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Appreciate the role of genetic counseling in prevention of cancer in high-risk individuals. |
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Outline various strategies for reducing the risk of genetic predisposition for some cancers. |
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Explain and discuss how mechanistic and translational research over the last few years has changed patients’ outcomes and the practice of oncology today. |
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Discuss the concept of driver mutations in cancer, which ones are actionable by virtue of targeted drug availability and which ones clinical research is currently focused on. |
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Appraise the current status of immunotherapy and the promise of this field for the future. |
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Describe the unique role of the research nurses in clinical trial delivery. |
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Discuss methods for integrating research nurses into the multidisciplinary research team. |
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Describe the role of research nursing in optimizing matching of appropriate patients to early phase clinical trials. |
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