Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to GLOBO University

    2. Welcome!

    3. Learning Objectives & The Demands of Oncology

    4. Professional Interpreting in Oncology

    1. Ethical Foundations: NCHIC and RID

    2. What is Cancer? A Primer for Interpreters

    3. Benign vs. Malignant Tumors

    4. Key Terms: Metastasis & Remission

    5. The TNM Staging System

    6. The Concept of Prognosis

    1. The Medical Oncologist Role

    2. Radiation & Surgical Oncologists

    3. The Interdisciplinary Care Team

    1. Interpreting for Surgical Interventions

    2. Interpreting for Radiation Therapy

    3. Interpreting for Chemotherapy

    4. Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy

    5. Managing Treatment Side Effects

    1. Navigating the Diagnostic Conversation

    2. The Treatment Plan & Informed Consent

    3. Interpreting for Clinical Trial Discussions

    4. Genetic Counseling and Testing in Oncology

    5. Interpreting for Palliative & End-of-Life Care

    6. The Interpreter's Role in Family Meetings

    7. Defining Boundaries: Impartiality vs. Advocacy

    8. Managing Long-Term Patient Relationships

    9. Professional Resilience & Self-Care

    1. Thank You!

    2. Bibliography

    3. Glossary of Oncology Terms

    4. Professional Interpreting in Oncology Quiz

    5. Course Evaluation

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