Objectives |
To be able to describe the epidemiology, aetiology and risk factors of ovarian cancer
To be able to perform specialist assessment and to develop a multidisciplinary management plan for newly diagnosed patients with ovarian cancer
To be able to formulate treatment plans for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, including palliation
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Awareness |
Awareness of risk factors
Awareness of symptoms and signs
Appreciation of the evidence for screening and preventive measures
Recognition of the genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer
Awareness of imaging modalities and serum markers to diagnose and manage patients with ovarian cancer
Appreciation of fertility preservation options
Appreciation of issues surrounding management of ovarian cancer in pregnancy
Awareness of survivorship-related issues
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Knowledge |
Familiarity with the anatomy related to ovarian cancer
Knowledge of the staging systems used in ovarian cancer
Familiarity with the histological and molecular subtypes of ovarian cancer and the associated clinical behaviour
Understanding of the relevance of BReast CAncer (BRCA) testing in ovarian cancer
Understanding of the management of newly diagnosed (first-line) ovarian cancer:
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Evidence for and role of primary debulking surgery, primary chemotherapy and interval debulking surgery
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Evidence and indications for adjuvant systemic therapy (including antiangiogenic therapy, dose-dense and intraperitoneal chemotherapy)
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Surgical management: first-line, recurrent, palliative
Understanding of the management of recurrent ovarian cancer:
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Familiarity with the relevance of treatment-free interval
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Platinum-sensitive, platinum-resistant and platinum-refractory (chemotherapy and targeted therapy options such as antiangiogenic therapy and poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors)
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Role for surgery in relapsed disease, including palliative procedures, eg, in case of bowel obstruction
Knowledge of an overview of the management of non-epithelial ovarian cancers and ovarian tumours, eg, sex-cord stromal ovarian tumours, borderline tumours
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Skills |
Ability to contribute to the multidisciplinary management decisions of patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent ovarian cancer
Ability to determine and prescribe systemic therapy plans for newly diagnosed and recurrent patients with ovarian cancer, taking into consideration performance status, comorbidities and prior toxicities
Ability to evaluate patients for therapy (history and physical examination, including internal) and to discuss prognosis and treatment options
Ability to counsel patients regarding the relevance of BRCA gene testing
Ability to assess and manage disease-related events (eg, ascites, bowel obstruction), and complications of systemic therapies
Ability to discuss cancer follow-up with patients
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