Osler Collection

Oncology & Palliative Care

Uganda Cancer Institute guidance, common cancers, lymphomas & myeloma, neutropenia, Kaposi, hospice care and total pain.

12 resources

This collection provides resources on cancer treatment and palliative care in Uganda, focusing on common cancers and supportive care strategies. It is aimed at clinicians and students involved in oncology and palliative care.

01Guidelines & protocolsUganda Cancer Institute Treatment GuidelinesUganda Cancer InstituteOncology· 2017· 254 pagesComprehensive guidelines for cancer treatment in Uganda, focusing on the top 5 most frequent cancers and promoting quality management through systematic decision-making and a multidisciplinary approach.Read: PREFACE · p. 6Start here — Uganda Cancer Institute guidelines
02Clinical notesApproach to Diagnosis and Management of Cancer PatientsDR.WALUSANSA VICTORIA (Tutor)Oncology· 2021· 33 pagesA clinical presentation detailing the diagnostic approach, staging, and management of cancer patients, illustrated with a case study of a 36-year-old HIV-positive male presenting with disseminated Kaposi sarcoma.Approach to the cancer patient
03Lecture slidesAAI & ASCP Basic Pathology of Common CancersBVGHPathology· 2025· 3 pagesA 12‑session digital African Access Initiative lecture series (Sept‑Nov 2025) covering the basic pathology of common cancers, tailored for pathologists in Africa and focusing on urologic, CNS, head & neck, and other tumor pathology.Pathology of common cancers
04Clinical notesSUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCERAmber B. ClemmonsOncology· 14 pagesThis chapter discusses the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with anticancer treatments and strategies for their management. It covers various toxicities, including hematologic toxicities and pain management, emphasizing the importance of supportive care in improving patient outcomes.Supportive care in cancer
05Lecture slidesLung and Pleural NeoplasmsNankunda OrebOncology· 2022· 56 pagesA comprehensive clinical presentation on the classification, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic staging, and treatment of lung and pleural cancers, with a focus on small cell and non-small cell lung carcinomas.Lung & pleural neoplasms
06Lecture slidesBURKITT LYMPHOMASsemakula Aloysious, Kasanvu Allan, Shaine MalachiOncology· 31 pagesA highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized as the fastest growing human tumor, with a cell doubling time of 24-48 hours. This presentation covers its history, classification into endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency-related variants, epidemiology, pathogenesis, presentation, and management.Burkitt lymphoma
07Lecture slidesHODGKINS AND NON HODGKINS LYMPHOMAAngwech AnnetOncology· 78 pagesAn introductory overview of Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, detailing their classification by behavior and grade, epidemiology, and the fundamental distinction based on the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.Hodgkin & non-Hodgkin
08Lecture slidesMultiple Myeloma Management and Differential DiagnosesHematology· 2022· 63 pagesA clinical overview of multiple myeloma, detailing diagnostic criteria including myeloma-defining events (CRAB features), differentiation from plasmacytoma, and risk-stratified treatment pathways for transplant-eligible and ineligible patients.Multiple myeloma
09Guidelines & protocolsTHE EUROPEAN GUIDELINES ON DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF NEUTROPENIA IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN: A CONSENSUS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN HEMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION AND THE EUNET-INNOCHRON COST ACTIONEuropean Hematology AssociationHematology· 15 pagesThis document presents comprehensive guidelines for the diagnosis and management of neutropenia in both adults and children, developed through a consensus among experts in hematology.Neutropenia guideline
10Lecture slidesKAPOSI SARCOMA.Kia Rebecca, Kaganzi Phillimon, Lukenge AlvinOncology· 26 pagesA clinical presentation outlining the definition, forms, pathophysiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, management, complications, and prevention of Kaposi's sarcoma.Kaposi sarcoma
11Lecture slidesHospice Concept of Care and Pharmacology of PainDr. NAMUKWAYA ELIZABETHPalliative Care· 37 pagesAn overview of hospice care covering its philosophy, history, goals, admission criteria, interdisciplinary team, services, and its relationship to palliative care with emphasis on pain management.Hospice & pain pharmacology
12Clinical reviewsUNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT OF ‘TOTAL PAIN’Anita Mehta, RN, MSc(A), Lisa S. Chan, RN, MSc(A)Palliative Care· 7 pagesThis document discusses the concept of 'total pain' in the context of palliative care for cancer patients, emphasizing the multidimensional nature of pain that includes physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects.Read: p. 7Total pain

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