Chevron Left
Back to Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to the Biology of Cancer by Johns Hopkins University

4.8
stars
5,538 ratings
•
1,121 reviews

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

AK
Jul 31, 2020

Excellent course for anyone interested in knowing more about the origin, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, even for beginners. Thanks to JHU for putting such an excellent course material together!

Filter by:

901 - 925 of 1,098 Reviews for Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

By Ahmed S M A

•
May 9, 2017

l love it

By José R O S

•
Jan 11, 2017

very good

By VICTOR F Y A

•
Nov 5, 2016

MUY BUENO

By Adish

•
Aug 16, 2016

Very good

By Seda D

•
Dec 3, 2020

Perfect!

By SHAKIL A

•
Nov 30, 2020

amazing!

By Sneha S

•
Aug 28, 2020

loved it

By Tri N M N

•
Sep 15, 2016

It'sgood

By Tuğçe A

•
Oct 13, 2020

AWESOME

By Cristhoper r m

•
Sep 22, 2020

hermoso

By Sabra P 1

•
Sep 6, 2020

helpful

By Conceição F

•
Jul 9, 2020

amazing

By Maha a E

•
Jun 26, 2020

amazing

By Wilson W

•
Jun 20, 2018

Awesome

By ragaie m r

•
Sep 17, 2016

Perfect

By Zamzam K

•
Nov 1, 2020

lovely

By Vinusha B

•
Sep 24, 2020

Superb

By Bavani L

•
May 4, 2020

superb

By Camilla M F

•
Aug 10, 2017

Great!

By Md. R Q S

•
Sep 22, 2020

great

By GLORIYA V

•
Aug 23, 2020

Goods

By DHINASURYA s

•
Jun 11, 2020

Super

By Anil K y

•
May 27, 2020

🙏🙏❤

By ceaser w s

•
Aug 26, 2018

great

By Luís I

•
Aug 3, 2018

Great

Coursera Footer

Top Online Courses

Top Online Specializations

Online Certificates

Online Degree Programs

Coursera

Community

More

Learn Anywhere
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play