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Changing Story of Cancer

Changing Story of Cancer

The Changing Story of Cancer e-learning programme equips health and care professionals with insights into evolving cancer outcomes and their impact on carers. Developed by Cancer Research UK,...

Duration

1 Month

Overview

The Changing Story of Cancer course helps health and care professionals better understand the evolving outcomes for cancer patients and the impact these changes have on carers’ roles. Developed in the UK by Cancer Research UK, McMillan Cancer Support, Surrey Heartlands Health & Care Partnership, and NHS England e-learning for healthcare, this programme provides educational resources about cancer, addressing the variable understanding and sometimes negative attitudes healthcare professionals may have towards cancer.

This engaging online learning module of the Changing Story of Cancer course offers a global audience of health and care professionals an introduction to cancer, helping them develop the confidence to talk to patients about cancer as a long-term condition. The Changing Story of Cancer course is designed to meet the highest training standards, offering a world-class e-learning experience crafted by top clinical specialists.

The flexible, interactive content is delivered online, allowing you to study at home, at work, or on the move. Bitesize sessions track your progress, enabling you to dip in and out as needed, making it an ideal course to fit into a busy life. The Changing Story of Cancer course covers high-level facts and figures about cancer, improvements in cancer outcomes, why cancer can be considered a long-term condition, and where to access further training if required.

Eligibility

  • Ayush
  • MD/MS/DNB
  • BHMS
  • MBBS

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Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Changing Story of Cancer designed to teach?
This 1-month course develops cancer awareness and prevention knowledge. The curriculum covers cancer epidemiology, prevention strategies, and public health perspectives. Learners gain cancer knowledge competency.
What cancer epidemiology and global burden understanding is covered?
Training addresses cancer incidence, mortality, and global disease burden. Learners develop epidemiological understanding. Knowledge enables cancer impact comprehension.
What cancer risk factors and prevention strategies training included?
The curriculum covers modifiable risk factors and prevention approaches. Learners develop prevention knowledge. Knowledge enables public health messaging delivery.
What screening, early detection, and diagnosis improvement taught?
Training addresses screening programmes and early diagnosis importance. Learners develop screening competency. Knowledge improves cancer detection outcomes.
What patient experience and survivor wellbeing are covered?
The curriculum covers cancer patient journeys and survivor support needs. Learners develop patient-centred understanding. Knowledge improves patient care quality.
What policy advocacy and health systems strengthening training provided?
Training addresses cancer control policy and health system improvements. Learners develop advocacy competency. Knowledge enables cancer services advancement.
How long is the Changing Story of Cancer?
The programme spans 1-month of flexible learning combining awareness and prevention. Duration develops cancer knowledge. The accessible format suits all health professionals.
What eligibility requirements exist for this course?
Eligibility requires healthcare or public health background. The programme suits clinicians and public health professionals. Healthcare background ensures appropriate course participation.
What career outcomes does this course enable?
Graduates advocate for cancer prevention and awareness confidently. Competency enables public health messaging roles. Participants position for cancer advocacy positions.

Course Fee

$20