Gynaecological oncology

This course focuses on recognising the risk factors and varied presentations of cervical cancer. Upon completion you will be able to organise investigations and describe the different treatment options.

This course reviews the commonly used imaging modalities in the diagnosis and staging of each gynaecological malignancy.

This course outlines the origins, incidence and types of germ cell tumours; the investigations and treatments required as well as the long-term effects and prognosis of treatment.

This course describes approach to treatment, effective counselling of women and the assessments required in follow up.

Following this course, you will know the pathology of endometrial cancer and its risk factors; the methods of investigation and the value of staging and treatment.

This course will highlight the recognition of vulval cancer, the difficulties of treating it while maintaining function and limiting scarring and appropriate referral to gynaecological cancer centres.

This course explores pre-invasive diseases of the female lower genital tract, focusing on cervical, vulval, and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia, human papillomavirus (HPV) biology, screening, and treatment options, along with HPV immunization benefits.

Completion of this course will guarantee comprehensive knowledge of how chemotherapy is used to treat women with gynaecological malignancy.

This course provides a basic introduction to the principles of radiotherapy and treatment delivery, its role within the treatment of gynaecological malignancy and the impact of treatment upon the patient.

This course provides an introduction and overview of the principles of supportive and palliative care.