Cancer is a highly prevalent health issue in the community and survival rates are increasing for many cancer survivors Because of its impact cancer is also a national health priority and is a key research area at the University The primary aim of this unit of study is to introduce students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds to the common issues experienced by cancer survivors Other aims include understanding the experience of a cancer diagnosis and its management exploring the common problems experienced by cancer survivors and understanding the stages of cancer survivorship prevention detection diagnosis interventions rehabilitation survivorship and palliative care
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Health Sciences |
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Credit points | 2 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Lynette Mackenzie, lynette.mackenzie@sydney.edu.au |
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