RDNT 1580 Oncology I
This course is an introduction to the concept of disease, type of growths, causative factors and biologic behavior of neoplastic disease. Staging procedures are introduced. The student is presented with an introduction to the specific malignant disease entities by site of occurrence. Disease processes and the treatment planning philosophy are discussed as well as the inter-relating of treatment planning with clinical radiation therapy. Topics include: introduction to the concept of disease and types of growths.