The EdCaN suite of resources includes case-based modules and supporting modules.
Case-based learning modules
Eleven case studies were developed for the EdCaN project. Each case study follow the person’s cancer journey. The resources include an aim, objectives, evidence based information, links to other key reference sources, video and learning activities.
- Colorectal cancer module: John’s story
- Ovarian cancer module: Jane’s story
- Lung cancer module: Harold’s story
- Paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) module: Ellie’s story
- Prostate cancer module: Ted’s story
- Melanoma module: Jenny’s story
- Breast cancer module: Libby’s story
- Oesophageal cancer module: Burt’s story
- Osteosarcoma module: Justin’s story
- Head and neck cancer module: Mrs Li’s story
- Lymphoma module: Arthur’s story
- Primary brain tumour module: Martin’s story (Housed on the Cancer Institute NSW website)
Supporting modules
Supporting modules focus on key aspects of cancer control
- The cancer journey and domains of Specialist Cancer Nursing practice
- Population health concepts in cancer control
- The biology of cancer
- Cancer treatment planning
- Fundamentals of cancer surgery
- Fundamentals of radiotherapy
- Fundamentals of antineoplastic therapy
- Fundamentals of biological and molecular targeted therapies
- Fundamentals of haematopoetic stem cell transplantation
- Cancer supportive care principles
- Cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples