Prevention and Behavioral Risks

General

Incorporate evidence-based cancer prevention guidelines in their professional practice.

Explain the continuum of comprehensive cancer care:  prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.

Refer individuals to resources for cancer prevention, screening, and management of precancerous conditions.

Describe evidence based early detection guidelines based upon risk-factors.

Pre-test/Post

SP Checklist

Ability to communicate benefits of screening tests.

Ability to ask pertinent questions about risks for breast cancer.

List indicators for mammography and limitations.

List alternative radiological evaluation methods.

Observational

Students will look at histologic slides:

· mammotome biopsy,

· excisional breast biopsy,

· needle biopsy.

For those learners who have difficulty completing any component, extra sessions will be scheduled.

Extra Sessions can be arranged for STD clinic at Health Department

Screening and Early Detection

General
Explain the benefits and risks of screening tests.
Explain the possible findings from a screening test.
Refer individuals for further assessment based upon screening test results.
Perform an individualized cancer risk assessment based upon a comprehensive health history and current health status including genetic risk factors.
Refer individuals to resources for cancer screening and risk assessment.
Explain the role of diagnostic examinations in the identification of suspected cancer.

Breast
Describe the methods of breast cancer detection, including breast self examination, clinical breast examination and mammography.
Perform a clinical breast examination.
Refer for follow-up assessment.

MS 2 students/ Standardized Patients

Patient Interview (SP encounter, Phys. Exam)

Students will be presented with a patient for a Well-Woman visit.  A Standardized Patient (SP) will be used.

Breast and pelvic models will be used

SP Checklist

Students will detect lump in breast model

Ability to gather history relevant to breast cancer.

Ability to communicate benefits and risks of screening tests; possible findings.

Ability to detect lump in breast model and need for screenings.

For those learners who have difficulty completing the History and Physical Examination, or Communication Skills component, extra sessions will be scheduled.

For students who are interested in learning about cancer care, preceptor sessions can be arranged at Cancer Center.