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The Principles of Haemato-Oncology Care module avialble online on the Royal Marsden School is designed to develop healthcare professionals’ understanding of haematological malignancies and the care of people diagnosed, treated for, and living with and beyond these conditions.
The module reflects the inter-professional and holistic approach used in contemporary haemato-oncology practice, with content covering disease biology, treatment approaches, personalised care, patient and carer experience, and the short-term and long-term consequences of treatment.
For healthcare professionals working in myeloma, the programme includes an introduction to myeloma alongside broader haemato-oncology topics, including stem cell transplantation, cellular treatments, immunotherapy, supportive care, ethical issues and service development.
Key topics
Principles of haemato-oncology care.
Haematopoiesis and the immune system.
Introduction to myeloma, acute leukaemia and chronic leukaemia.
Stem cell transplantation and cellular treatments.
Patient and carer experience in haemato-oncology.
Personalised care, end-of-life care and ethical issues.
Managing the short-term and long-term consequences of treatment.
Service and practice development in haemato-oncology.
Who is the module for?
This module may be relevant to healthcare professionals working in haemato-oncology services, including nurses, allied health professionals and members of the wider multidisciplinary team involved in caring for people with myeloma and other haematological malignancies.
The module is available at Level 6 and Level 7, with assessment through a written essay.
Upcoming cohorts include online live interactive sessions in November and December 2026, February and March 2027, and June and July 2027.
