1. Module Leader: Louise Jones
Pathology of Cancer
Module Leader:
Louise Jones

2. Aims of Module
Provide an understanding of the pathology and histology of cancer
Role of pathology in the clinical setting
Role of pathology in the delivery of precision medicine

3. Diagnosis of Cancer
Tubular Carcinoma
Radial Scar - Benign

4. Predicting behaviour Basal cell carcinoma: Indolent
Malignant melanoma:
Highly aggressive

5. Module Content Introduction to Pathology and Histology
Abnormal growth and differentiation
Pathology of neoplasia
Classification, staging
Characteristics of major tumour types
Pathology of leukaemia and lymphoma
Molecular classification of tumours; concept of precision medicine

6. Molecular analysis of cancer
From: Nielsen et al. Clin Cancer Research 2004; 10:

7. Changing the face of diagnosis

8. Teaching Lectures/Seminars Histology practicals
Start with basic information, move onto current advances and hot topics

9. Assessment 0.5 Unit Module Exam: 60% Written assignment: 40%
15hrs contact teaching
45hrs self-directed learning
Exam: 60%
1.5hrs; MCQs and SAQs
Written assignment: 40%
Case Studies