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The purpose of the Breast and Reproductive Cancers module is to develop your knowledge of the scientific basis of these cancers, their biology, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship for the women who unfortunately develop a women’s cancer. The module will foster your critical understanding of the geographical and socioeconomic context for care, and how this influences the ability to deliver optimum care. We also pursue a clinically facing strand in the module to help you understand patients’ experience of treatment, the psychological impact of this and the complex care decisions. You will develop a critical appreciation of the socio-legal and ethical aspects in women’s cancer and deepen your critical application of research evidence and how this provides an opportunity to address deficits in care.Ìý

After taking this module you should be able to:Ìý

• Demonstrate knowledge of the molecular basis, epidemiology, risk factors, screening, and diagnosis of women’sÌýcancers;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific rationale for clinical care and optimalÌýmanagement;Ìý
• Demonstrate understanding of current research methods and approaches in theÌýfield;
• Understand the socio legal and ethical aspects of screening, prevention, treatment, survivorship, and end of lifeÌýcare;ÌýÌý
• Critically appreciate the ways in which psychologyÌýmay be addressed for optimal care.Ìý

The module is planned to be interactive, combining lectures, ‘flipped’ lectures, tutorials, e-learning, and a range of peer and tutor-led case-based discussions. Emphasis will be on connecting science and theory to practice across a diversity of women’s cancer challenges. Learning activities include a workshop on key research papers in women’s cancer, a case-based discussion on the opportunities and challenges inÌýmanagement of women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer,Ìýteaching on the psychological supportÌýprovidedÌýto women diagnosed with women’s cancers.

Introductory readingÌý

• British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Epithelial Ovarian /Fallopian Tube / Primary Peritoneal Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations for Practice
• British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Uterine Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations for Practice
• British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Cervical Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations for Practice https://www.bgcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FINAL-Cx-Ca-Version-for-submission.pdf
• British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Vulval Cancer Guidelines: Recommendations for Practice
• ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines: Breast Cancer