Competency: 8

Details

In discussion with a pathologist interpret in the correct clinical context the results of:

• macroscopic examination
• basic microscopic examination
• appropriate specialised techniques
• diagnostic

from specimens received from a range of named cancers.

To include:

Essential

• Skin malignancy
• Breast malignancy
• Hepatobilary malignancy
• Gastrointestinal malignancy
• Genitourinary malignancy
• Respiratory malignancy
• Gynaecological malignancy
• Male reproductive malignancy
• Endocrine

Desirable

• Haemopoietic malignancy
• Neuromuscular malignancy
• Ear, nose and throat malignancy
• Osteoarticular malignancy
• Vascular malignancy
• Neurological malignancy.

Considerations

• Identification of normal and abnormal cells and tissue structures using light microscopy.
• The formulation of a histopathology report to include all of the different elements required by minimum cancer data sets.
• RCPath guidelines.
• The role of multidisciplinary team meetings.
• The principles of radioactive and chemical carcinogenesis.
• The role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer.
• The importance of monitoring some cancers with biochemical and haematological markers.
• The clinical care involved with looking after patients with cancer.

Relevant learning outcomes