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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

DD

Jun 23, 2020

Sensational course !!! It redirected me to the future specialization in pharmacotherapy of antineoplasic. I only have to thank the professionals involved in the teaching of classes and engaging tests.

FA

Jun 6, 2020

It was a course of much interest. Everything is explained very simply. I have learned lot of important information. I am delighted to be able to do this online course at JOHNS HOPIKNS university.

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By Rowena R

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Sep 21, 2020

Thank you very much for the opportunity!

By Herman R D M Q

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Jul 28, 2020

Excelente curso introductorio de cáncer.

By Jose M G V

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May 26, 2020

Un curso muy completo acerca del caancer

By Josette M

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May 8, 2020

Very informative and easy to understand.

By Massiel C

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Dec 8, 2017

Entendí muchas cosas y te hace consiente

By Mounika V

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Sep 23, 2023

Loved the way of presenting information

By Misbah S

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May 11, 2023

I learnt a lot from this amazing course

By Hanxiao

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Nov 27, 2022

This is fantastic! I really enjoyed it.

By Rosie T

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Jul 6, 2021

good course! I actually learned a lot!

By Ali a

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Nov 5, 2020

So useful for beginners... Thanks a lot

By Pranav A

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Jun 27, 2020

It was pretty informative and well made

By Gayathri D

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Jun 23, 2020

I learned many skills from these course

By Wilma G

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Jun 7, 2019

awesome course with clear explanations.

By Shyam K

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Dec 6, 2016

Clear, thorough and interesting course!

By Rashanth D

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Apr 3, 2023

Great course at an introductory level.

By Tirth P

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Jan 1, 2021

Very Informative and excellent course.

By Akhil H

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Jun 13, 2020

Best source for learning about cancer.

By Eduarda A d P M S

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May 20, 2020

Aprendi muito mais do que eu gostaria!

By Christina S

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May 16, 2020

It was really helpful and interesting.

By Ashitha K S

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May 8, 2020

Very interesting information.Thank you

By Niravkumar D M

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Aug 18, 2017

Excellent course, very well structured

By Fatemeh G

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Feb 11, 2025

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

By JC J

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Jul 25, 2024

非常简单易学的癌症入门，每个人都应该增强对癌症的认知，让我们一起对抗癌症！

By Shreya M

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Jan 14, 2021

Introduction to the biology of cancer