Ders Detayları
| Code | Name | Type | Year | Semester | ECTS |
| 621002072018 | Radiotherapy | Zorunlu | 2 | 3 | 5.00 |
Objectives of the Course
This course provides technicians with information about cancer, oncological therapies, functions and functions of organs during cancer treatment, and methods used in cancer diagnosis.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Şefik İĞDEM
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Observes techniques for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. |
| 2 | Learn radiotherapy simulation and immobilization techniques. |
| 3 | Observes differences between radiotherapy devices. |
| 4 | Recognize the duties and responsibilities of the technician in the field of radiotherapy. |
| 5 | Learns the possible side effects that may occur during the treatment of cancer. |
Mode of Delivery
Prof. Dr. Şefik İĞDEM
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
1.General information on radiotherapy 2.Cancer, external radiotherapy, technician tasks 3.Radiotherapy devices, simulation, immobilization 4.General bases on oncology , head and neck tumors 5.Gastrointestinal tumors 6.Lung cancer, lymphomas 7.Breast cancer 8.Gynecologic tumors 9.Genitourinary system tumors 10.Emergency irradiation indications 11.Brachytherapy
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 1 | Principles of radiation oncology |
| 2 | Therapy devices, Simulation and treatment planning |
| 3 | Central Nervous System tumors |
| 4 | Lung cancer |
| 5 | Breast Cancer |
| 6 | Head and neck tumors (Oropharynx and oral cavity tumors, Larynx and nasopharynx) |
| 7 | Midterm Exam Week |
| 8 | Midterm Exam Week |
| 9 | Gynecological tumors (cervix, vulva, vaginal tumors, ovarian and endometrial cancer) |
| 10 | Gastrointestinal tumors (Tumor and pancreatic tumors, colorectal tumors) |
| 11 | Genitourinary tumors (Prostate cancer, Bladder, testis, kidney tumors) |
| 12 | Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas |
| 13 | Tumors of bone and soft tissue |
| 14 | Tumors of childhood, Radiotherapy emergencies |
| 15 | Final Exam Week |
| 16 | Final Exam Week. |
Recommended or Required Reading
Uzal Cem, Kanserde Işınlama Teknikleri, Öncü Ltd, Ankara, 1995 Powerpoint Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 |
| Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 |
| 100 |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Count | WORKLOAD (hours) | TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ara Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Derse Katılım | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| 10 | 3 | 30 | |
| Soru-Yanıt | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Ara Sınav İçin Bireysel Çalışma | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| Final Sınavı içiin Bireysel Çalışma | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| 144 |