With this professional master’s degree you will be able to improve your knowledge of the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques for the different types of Skin Cancer "

In recent years, Skin Cancer has experienced a worrying increase in its incidence. This is due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, environmental and genetic factors. In this aspect, the early detection of Skin Cancer is crucial for a successful treatment and to improve the survival rates of patients. For this reason, it is essential that the specialist is constantly informed about this disease, in order to introduce the most wellknown advances in its therapeutics and under the maximum scientific rigor. 

For this reason, TECH has created this degree that will provide a high-level education to the health professional in the latest diagnostic advances and treatment techniques used in Skin Cancer . During a period of 12 months of study, the graduate will deepen in the different types of surgery used to address this disease, such as curettage and electrocoagulation.  

Students will also learn about the various techniques for the evaluation and detection of cancer, such as sentinel lymph node biopsy and photodynamic therapy. In addition, thanks to the quality multimedia content, students will delve into the topical treatments used for cutaneous cancer such as 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod. 

Consequently, this professional master’s degree gives professionals the opportunity to access a quality, flexible program that allows them to combine it with their daily activities by not having to attend classroom classes, nor to have classes with restricted schedules. In addition, this modality, combined with the Relearningmethod, will allow the specialist to review the most important concepts in a more efficient way and without requiring extensive hours of study.

You will delve into the molecular basis of melanoma, covering the genetic modifications and signaling pathways involved in its progression"

This professional master’s degree in Skin Cancer contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Dermatology, Oncology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will incorporate in your medical practice the most recent surgical techniques and photodynamic therapies for the approach of Basal Cell Carcinoma"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersion education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem Based Learning, through which the students will try to solve the different situations of professional practice that will be presented to them throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

You will gain additional skills in the evaluation of Merkel cell carcinoma lesions based on the latest scientific evidence"

With this degree you will delve into the mechanisms of squamous cell carcinoma and emerging therapeutic techniques"

The goal of this degree is to provide the physician with an actualization of their knowledge and skills in order to improve early detection, accurate diagnosis and provide adequate treatment for patients suffering from Skin Cancer . As a result, the health professional will be able to identify the different types of skin cancer, evaluate its extent and severity, as well as determine the most appropriate therapeutic approach for each case.

With TECH you will learn more about the less common neoplasms, its evaluation and the different epidermal lesions they can cause"

General Objectives

• Identify and classify the different types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and other less common subtypes
• Understand the risk factors associated with the development of skin cancer and its importance in prevention and early detection 
• Perform a thorough clinical evaluation of patients with cutaneous cancer, including history, physical examination and interpretation of complementary tests
• Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to confirm or rule out the presence of skin cancer, such as dermoscopy, biopsy and cytology
• Develop skills in the therapeutic management of different types of Skin Cancer, including surgery, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy and the use of systemic therapies
• Evaluate and manage the complications and side effects associated with Skin Cancer treatments, such as infections, scarring and pigme ntation disorders
• Provide genetic counseling to patients and their families in cases of hereditary cutaneous cancer or predisposing genodermatoses
• Promote the prevention of skin cancer through education and awareness of sun protection methods and early detection of suspicious lesions
• Participate in multidisciplinary oncology care teams, collaborating with oncologists, dermatologists, surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the integral management of patients
• Constantly keep up to date with the latest advances and research in the field of skin cancer in order to provide evidence-based care

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Skin Cancer

• Identify and describe the different types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and other less common subtypes
• Deepen the risk factors associated with the development of Skin Cancer and its relationship with sun exposure, family history and genetic conditions
• Be updated on the clinical and dermatoscopic features of skin lesions suspicious for cancer and to differentiate them from benign lesions
• Be up to date on the clinical and dermatoscopic features of skin lesions suspicious for cancer and differentiate them from benign lesions

Module 2. Melanoma 

• Identify risk factors associated with the development of melanoma, such as intense sun exposure, family history and presence of atypical nevi
• Review the different histologic subtypes of melanoma and understand their importance in prognosis and therapeutic management
• Keep up to date with the classification and staging criteria for Melanoma, using systems such as the TNM system and the Breslow Index
• Investigate the latest developments concerning the role of excisional biopsy and sentinel lymph node biopsy in the diagnosis and staging of Melanoma

Module 3. Basal Cell Carcinoma 

• Identify the clinical and dermoscopic features of basal cell carcinoma and differentiate it from other benign skin lesions based on the latest scientific evidence  
• Be up to date on risk factors associated with the development of basal cell carcinoma, such as chronic sun exposure, family history and genetic conditions
• Implement into clinical practice the latest developments concerning the different histological subtypes of basal cell carcinoma and their relevance in prognosis and therapeutic handling
• Be up to date on the available treatment options for Basal Cell Carcinoma, including surgery, photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy and hedgehog pathway inhibitors, and understand their indications and contraindications

Module 4. Merkel Cells Carcinoma

• Be up to date on the clinical features of Merkel's carcinoma and distinguish it from other skin lesions 
• Provide an overview of the risk factors associated with the development of Merkel's carcinoma, such as advanced age, immunosuppression and exposure to radiation
• Investigate the latest histopathological findings and immunohistochemistry used in the diagnosis of Merkel carcinoma
• Refine the treatment options available for Merkel carcinoma, including surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and chemotherapy, and understand their indications and contraindications

Module 5. Squamous cell carcinoma

• Identify the clinical and dermoscopic features of squamous cell carcinoma and differentiate it from other skin lesions
• Understand the risk factors associated with the development of squamous cell carcinoma, such as chronic sun exposure, smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
• Be updated with the latest histopathological findings of squamous cell carcinoma and their relationship with prognosis and therapeutic behavior
• Improve diagnostic and staging techniques for squamous cell carcinoma, such as biopsy, immunohistochemistry and the use of classification systems such as the TNM system

Module 6. Other Skin Neoplasms 

• Be up to date on the clinical and dermoscopic features of premalignant or malignant cutaneous sarcomas and other cutaneous neoplasms to differentiate them from other benign skin lesions
• Be up to date on the risk factors associated with the development of cutaneous sarcomas, such as previous radiation, chemical exposure and certain genetic predispositions
• Delve into new developments in the different types of penile and anal cancer, including their clinical features, risk factors and treatment options
• Review the identification and clinical evaluation of oral leukoplakia lesions and understand their relationship to the development of oral cancer

Module 7. Skin Cancer Treatments

• Delve into new developments related to surgical treatment options for skin cancer, including wide local excision, Mohs surgery and skin reconstruction
  Review the principles of radiation therapy in the treatment of skin cancer, including the techniques of external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy
  Learn the use of topical and photodynamic therapies in the management of precancerous skin lesions and carcinoma in situ
  Delve into the systemic therapies used in the treatment of advanced melanoma and other subtypes of metastatic skin cancer

Module 8. Cutaneous Lymphomas 

• Distinguish the different subtypes of cutaneous lymphomas, such as T-cell lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma, by evaluating the clinical, histopathological and molecular features
• Be up to date in the pathogenic mechanisms involved in the development of cutaneous lymphomas, including infiltration of malignant lymphoid cells into the skin and systemic dissemination
• Be up to date with diagnostic techniques for cutaneous lymphomas, such as skin biopsy, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry analysis and molecular biology
• Implement into your practice new developments related to the treatment options available for cutaneous lymphomas, including topical therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy, and understand their indications and limitations

Module 9. Genodermatoses Predisposing to Skin Cancer

• Deepen in the new developments of the genodermatoses that present a greater predisposition to the development of skin cancer, such as xeroderma pigmentosum syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome and dysplastic nevus syndrome
• Understand the genetic mechanisms underlying Genodermatosis predisposing to skin cancer, including mutations in key genes related to DNA repair and tumor suppression
• Be up to date with the characteristic clinical manifestations of skin cancer predisposing genodermatoses, such as the presence of multiple skin lesions, increased sensitivity to solar radiation and increased risk of developing different types of tumors
• Be up to date with strategies for prevention and early detection of skin cancer in patients with genodermatosis, including the use of sunscreens, regular dermatological surveillance, and the performance of genetic and molecular studies

Module 10. Dermatologic Pathology in the Oncology Patient 

• Identify new developments regarding the most common dermatological manifestations in oncology patients, such as chemotherapy-induced dermatitis, skin lesions associated with radiotherapy and adverse reactions to targeted therapies
• Evaluate and properly diagnose dermatologic complications in oncology patients, such as secondary skin infections, skin reactions to medications and pressure ulcers
• Understand the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying dermatologic manifestations in oncologic patients, including immune system dysfunction, toxicity of treatments,and side effects of the disease itself
• Develop skills in the management and treatment of dermatologic conditions in oncologic patients, including the use of topical medications, application of local cures, infection prevention and control of skin pain

A 12-month program that will show you the most recent and promising therapies with molecular markers in the field of Skin Cancer "