RPN 560 Cancer Control and Prevention(3 credits)
Spring Semester

RPCI Research Studies Center, 4th Floor Classroom
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:15pm 

Lecture modules:  The course is organized into modules with varying numbers of lectures.

1	The Cancer Burden	history of cancer prevention & control overview of the cancer problem
2	Body Weight & Physical Activity	weight, physical activity,and cancer prevention assessment of physical activity
3	A Molecular Perspective to Cancer Prevention & Control	principles of epidemiology molecular epidemiology clues to susceptibility and prognosis designing molecular epidemiology studies: lab issues, biomarkers, assessing early effects
4	Tobacco	health education strategies social change, health policy-- labeling, CIALs quitlines, community intervention
5	Health Disparities	cancer patterns among racial/ethnic minority populations
6	Chemoprevention	rationale laboratory studies chemoprevention trials
7	Occupation	occupation and cancer control surveillance
8	Strategies for Cancer Prevention	For prevention of:  lung, breast, colorectal, bladder, cervical cancers selenium and prostate cancer prevention
9	Cancer Screening	screening studies evidence-based guidelines surveillance for high risk groups genetic counseling
10	Topics in Tertiary Prevention	surgical approaches to cancer control psychosocial issues pain management end of life issues surveillance among cancer survivors late effects of childhood cancer
Course Coordinator	Martin C. Mahoney, MD, PhD (martin.mahoney@roswellpark.org)
Attendence	Attendence and participation is required for this course
Lecturers	Reading assignments should be completed before the lecture.
Group Discussions	Materials serving as the basis for lectures and group discussions should be read before the discussion date.  The course emphasizes student interactions and all students are expected to participate.

Exams:  There will be two exams during the semester in addition to one final exam.  The final exam may be cumulative, which means it could include any topic covered during the semester.  Arrangements for missed examinations should be made well in advance (before the exam).  Documentation for any illness or extenuating circumstances will be required.  No excuses will be accepted after the exam.

Grades:	10% Attendence/participation  30% Exam 1  30% Exam 2  30% Final Exam
Required Text Books:	None
Mirand Library (on reserve):	Cancer Prevention & Control (1995)  editors: P. Greenwald, BS Kramer, DL Weed
Readings:	As assigned