Welcome to IDS 34: Neoplastic Diseases

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Neoplastic Diseases, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to educate about modern oncology, targeting a vast range of topics related to cancer and neoplasia. Through a series of interlinking modules and units, learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and types of cancer, as well as the various treatments and therapies including nutrition intervention that can be utilized for effective cancer management. This course will enhance students’ clinical knowledge in the vast realm of oncology using a comprehensive learning approach.



Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Neoplastic Diseases Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Neoplastic Diseases

    • Unit 1.1: Carcinogens

    • Unit 1.2: Cancer Prevention Guidelines
  • 3

    Module 2: Pathophysiology of Cancer

    • Unit 2.1: Diagnosis, Staging and Types of Cancer

    • Unit 2.2: Diagnosis and Monitoring
  • 4

    Module 3: Nutrition and Carcinogenesis

    • Unit 3.1: Phytochemicals and Carcinogenesis

    • Unit 3.2: Diet and Carcinogenesis
  • 5

    Module 4: Treatment

    • Unit 4.1a: Care and Treatment of Cancer

    • Unit 4.1b: Surgery and Chemotherapy

    • Unit 4.1c: Radiation Therapy

    • Unit 4.1d: Biological and Targeted Therapy (Part 1)

    • Unit 4.1e: Biological and Targeted Therapy (Part 2)
  • 6

    Module 5: Medical Nutrition Therapy

    • Unit 5.1a: Nutrition Screening and Assessment Part 1

    • Unit 5.1b: Nutrition Screening and Assessment Part 2

    • Unit 5.2a: Nutrition Intervention Part 1

    • Unit 5.2b: Nutrition Intervention Part 2

    • Unit 5.2c: Nutrition Intervention Part 3

    • Unit 5.2d: Nutrition Intervention Part 4

    • Unit 5.2e: Nutrition Intervention Part 5

    • Unit 5.2f: Nutrition Intervention Part 6

    • Unit 5.2g: Nutrition Intervention Part 7

    • Unit 5.2h: Nutrition Intervention Part 8

    • Unit 5.3: Monitoring and Evaluation
  • 7

    Module 6: Integrative Oncology

    • Unit 6.1: Alternative Therapies for Cancer Treatment

    • Unit 6.2: Botanical/Herbal Products and Nutritional Supplements used by Cancer Patients
  • 8

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

Instructor(s)

Registered Dietitian, Certified Gene Practitioner

Simone Welvering

Simone is a Registered Dietitian living in Canada since 2015, before that, she was residing in South Africa where she obtained her degree in Nutrition. She has been working at several clinics throughout the GTA where she specializes in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. In 2019, Simone obtained a designation as a Certified Gene Practitioner where she applies the results from genetic DNA tests to her nutrition care plan. Simone is of Portuguese heritage and is familiar with both Portuguese and African foods, and is fluent in both Portuguese and Afrikaans as her second and third languages after English. Simone is a passionate Dietitian who is dedicated to giving her patients the best possible care. She uses a patient-focused approach and has produced multiple success stories with her patients. In April 2019, Simone was awarded the Dietitian of the Month at Nutritionwize Consulting Services.