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Cancer Courses

Cancer courses can help you learn about cancer biology, treatment modalities, patient care strategies, and the latest research in oncology. You can build skills in interpreting clinical data, understanding diagnostic techniques, and applying evidence-based practices in treatment planning. Many courses introduce tools like genomic sequencing technologies, imaging software, and patient management systems, that support analyzing cancer cases and improving patient outcomes.

Popular Cancer Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Active Listening, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Family Support, Communication

    4.8 stars, 514 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (514) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Oncology, Communication Strategies, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Dignity in Care, Communication, Treatment Planning, Medical Social Work, Chronic Diseases, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Social Work

    4.7 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (172) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis

    4.7 stars, 4.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 766 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (766) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Medical Imaging, Deep Learning, Epidemiology

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Primary Care, Oncology, Health Policy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Risk Analysis

    4.5 stars, 421 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (421) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Oncology, Health Assessment, Patient Referral, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Environment, Oncology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 850 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (850) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology

    4.9 stars, 371 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (371) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Public Health

    4.8 stars, 4.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 118 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Health Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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