Johns Hopkins University

Understanding Prostate Cancer

This course is part of Cancer Biology Specialization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(675 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 4 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to Understanding Prostate Cancer

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1 video1 reading

in this module you will be able to learn about the biology, incidents, and risk factors of prostate cancer, as well as prostate cancer screening.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module you will be able to examine how prostate cancer is found, diagnosed, and staged.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module you will be able to learn how localized prostate cancer is treated and the side effects of treatment.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, you will be able to learn how advanced prostate cancer is treated. This includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, you will learn supportive treatments for patients of prostate cancer.

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6 videos1 assignment

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Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University
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