Phar3922 Organised Notes - Oncology and immunology

Description

These are detailed and comprehensive lecture notes for PHAR3911, written in alignment with the learning objectives. The notes cover a wide range of topics across the unit including: - Introduction to Cancer - Cancer Biology and Hallmarks of Cancer - Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cancer - Benign vs Malignant Tumours - Stages of Carcinogenesis and Metastasis - Cancer Diagnosis, Grading, and TNM Staging - Principles and Goals of Cancer Treatment - Cytotoxic Chemotherapy and Cell Cycle Targets - Targeted Cancer Therapies - Immunotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors - Hormone-Driven Cancers and Hormonal Therapies - Cancer Genomics and Precision Medicine - Mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Cancer - Major Solid Tumours (Breast, Prostate, Colorectal, Lung) -Role of the Pharmacist in Cancer Care - AND THERES MANY MORE!!!!