Brief Introduction
Discover the science of targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapies on this course designed for clinical cancer research nursesCourse Summary
Learn about targeted cancer treatments including immunotherapy, gene therapy and CAR-T cell therapy, and gain the skills to understand and evaluate new treatments.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles of targeted cancer treatments
- Explore the latest developments in cancer research
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment options
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of targeted cancer treatments and their principles
- Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new treatments
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cancer research
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Videos, articles, and quizzes
- 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Cancer Biology
- Cancer Immunotherapy
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Notable People in This Field
- Oncologist and Author of The Emperor of All Maladies
- Breast Cancer Surgeon and Advocate
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Requirements
- This course has been designed primarily for clinical cancer research nurses, along with other members of the clinical cancer research team. It can go towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and/or revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The course is also relevant for and may be of interest to specialist cancer nurses and other health professionals including pharmacists and medical/science graduates studying this topic. A basic understanding of how cells work is needed to get the most out of this course. Some experience working in cancer is also recommended.
Outline
- An introduction to targeted cancer treatments Welcome to the course What are targeted cancer treatments? How are targeted cancer treatments used today? Biological concepts behind targeted cancer treatments Summary Targeted cancer treatments for solid tumours Welcome to week two Cell communication and cancer Drugs that block cell communication pathways Explaining cell communication blockers to patients Blocking angiogenesis Introducing CDK and PARP inhibitors Summary Targeted treatments for blood cancers Welcome to week three Introduction to blood cancers Topic 1: Targeted treatments for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Topic 2: Targeting the Bcr-Abl kinase in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) Topic 3: Targeted treatments for acute leukaemias, Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma Summary Immunotherapies Welcome to week four Using the immune system to treat cancer Checkpoint inhibitors Other immunotherapy strategies Immunotherapy in the news: deciphering hope and hype What does the future of immunotherapy look like? Summary Current challenges and future promise Welcome to week five Current challenge: drug resistance Current challenge: putting biomarkers into practice The future of targeted cancer treatments - vaccines and viruses? Summary
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of FutureLearn's Targeted Cancer Treatments course. Users highly recommend this course for its informative content and engaging delivery. Many found the real-life case studies to be particularly helpful.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-life case studiesPros from User Reviews
- Informative content
- Engaging delivery
- Expert instructors
- Access to cutting-edge research
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical difficulties with course materials
- Requires a strong foundation in biology
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Not suitable for those seeking a comprehensive overview of cancer treatments
- Some users found the course to be too basic
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