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About the Course

Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying every year from cancer. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer is rising worldwide and the disease is expected to strike over 20 million people annually by 2030. This open course is designed for people who would like to develop an understanding of cancer and how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated. The course introduces the molecular biology of cancer (oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes) as well as the biologic hallmarks of cancer. The course also describes the risk factors for the major cancers worldwide, including lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, and stomach cancer. We explain how cancer is staged, the major ways cancer is found by imaging, and how the major cancers are treated. In addition to the core materials, this course includes two Honors lessons devoted to cancers of the liver and prostate. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - Identify the major types of cancer worldwide. (Lecture 1) - Describe how genes contribute to the risk and growth of cancer. (Lecture 2) - List and describe the ten cellular hallmarks of cancer. (Lecture 3) - Define metastasis, and identify the major steps in the metastatic process. (Lecture 4) - Describe the role of imaging in the screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatments of cancer. (Lecture 5) - Explain how cancer is treated. (Lecture 6) We hope that this course gives you a basic understanding of cancer biology and treatment. The course is not designed for patients seeking treatment guidance – but it can help you understand how cancer develops and provides a framework for understanding cancer diagnosis and treatment....

Top reviews

AH

Mar 17, 2017

I am an Undergraduate student and i didnt even read oncology subject, but this course not just start the beginer level , butt gradually it goes in depth and the flow of lectuures and topics is smooth

SI

Jan 13, 2022

A beautifully structured course with highly valuable information explained with great detail in a simplified manner. Highly recommended for anyone interested to gain overall understanding of Cancer.

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By Maisha M N

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Jun 8, 2020

Very informal course.

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Mar 31, 2020

the best lecture ever

By Musalula S

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Oct 24, 2017

A introduction course

By Flavia A L

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Mar 11, 2024

It is well delivered

By RAYAN S A

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Dec 15, 2021

very fruitful course

By RUPA M

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Sep 23, 2021

Excellent experience

By Andreina G

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Sep 27, 2020

An excellent course.

By Ganjani S K

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May 24, 2020

Good study are there

By Alwaleed T H

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Apr 5, 2018

Thanks Dr Ken Pienta

By Wala'a H

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Mar 1, 2017

Excellent Course :))

By Juan S

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Jun 22, 2016

I am learning a lot!

By Amir B

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Nov 13, 2023

Very helpful course

By Muhammad S S

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Nov 2, 2023

excellent knowledge

By Kenneth C

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Aug 21, 2020

Excellent overview.

By João A L d L

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Jul 11, 2020

Wonderful course!!!

By Kosturi D

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May 10, 2020

it really helped me

By Carolina L H

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May 2, 2020

I really enjoyed it

By TATIANA K

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Oct 10, 2019

Enjoyed the course!

By Huang O

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Jun 30, 2018

Great introduction!

By ahmed m

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Jul 26, 2016

more than excellent

By Deleted A

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May 31, 2016

Lots of useful info

By Dr. A S J

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Mar 28, 2024

exceptionally good

By Patricia F V

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Jan 9, 2023

Clear and didactic

By Mays

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Feb 6, 2022

very well explain

By Soumen P

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Jan 23, 2022

intersting course