500 Single Best Answers for the Medical Oncology Specialty Certificate Exam

This book is the ultimate preparation tool for the medical oncology SCE and FRCR (Oncology) and ESMO exams. It offers 500 single best answers, written by senior trainees and consultants and verified by experienced medical oncology consultants. The questions cover all key exam topics and are accompanied by a description of the answer that highlights important trial data, NICE/other national guidelines, and resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 434 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2022
Publisher: Evidence-Based Networks Ltd

The Medical Oncology Specialty Certificate Exam is a crucial test for trainees and non-trainees alike, and 500 Single Best Answers (SBAs) have been created to help prepare for it. This comprehensive collection of questions, written by senior trainees and consultants and verified by experienced medical oncology consultants, offers an ideal preparation for success.

The aim of the SBAs is to provide an important evidence-based resource for trainees and non-trainees in preparation for the SCE in Medical Oncology. The practice questions enable learners to assess their own knowledge and identify gaps for further learning. Single-best answer (SBA) questions are accompanied with a description of the answer that highlights important trial data, NICE/other national guidelines, and resources. The question number and layout closely mirror that of the SCE blueprint.

Topics covered follow the blueprint of the exam closely, and include:

Scientific basis of malignancy: This section covers the fundamental principles of cancer biology, including cell growth, differentiation, and metastasis.

Systemic anti-cancer therapy: This section covers the use of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy for cancer treatment.

Acute oncology: This section covers the diagnosis and management of acute cancer symptoms, including pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Supportive therapies and palliative care: This section covers the use of supportive therapies, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, to improve quality of life and manage symptoms.

Breast cancer: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of breast cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Upper GI cancer: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of upper GI cancer, including esophagus, stomach, and colon cancer.

Colorectal and anal cancer: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of colorectal and anal cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Lung and thoracic cancer: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of lung and thoracic cancer, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and bronchial cancer.

Gynaecological cancers: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancer.

Urological and germ cell cancers: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of urological and germ cell cancers, including bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Haematological cancers: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of haematological cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Skin cancer: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Sarcoma: This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of sarcoma, including soft tissue sarcoma, bone sarcoma, and liposarcoma.

Less common cancers (Head and neck, CNS cancers, Endocrine): This section covers the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of less common cancers, including head and neck cancer, CNS cancers, and endocrine cancers.

Carcinoma of unknown primary: This section covers the diagnosis and management of carcinomas of unknown primary, which are cancers that have not been identified to a specific tissue or organ.

Professional skills and ethics: This section covers the professional skills and ethics required in medical oncology, including communication, teamwork, and patient care.

To make the most of this book, it is recommended that learners use it as the last thing they use before taking the exam. The questions are designed to challenge learners' knowledge and understanding of the specialty, and the accompanying descriptions provide valuable insights into the answer choices. By using the SBAs in conjunction with other study materials and resources, learners can ensure that they are well-prepared for the Medical Oncology Specialty Certificate Exam and are confident in their ability to succeed.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780995595491