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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 Sally K

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Aug 22, 2017

it's a great course with very basic and important information ,, I really learned a lot

By Luis G A C

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Nov 16, 2016

muy bueno, claro y te explica los conceptos básicos para una investigación mas profunda

By Chantal Y

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Jul 12, 2016

Interesting, informative and definitely have given me a better insight into the subject

By Diego

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Jun 29, 2020

Fue un curso bastante fácil de entender y con mucha información útil acerca del cáncer

By Sakshi S

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May 23, 2020

It is an excellent course, Very Insightfull. Really Enjoyed learning and learned a lot

By María F C V

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Feb 8, 2020

Excelente curso, aprendi mucho mas de lo que esperaba y esto me ayudara académicamente

By Larisa P

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Sep 11, 2019

Highly sophisticated yet simple to understand course with amazing speakers! Thank you!

By Meeok C

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Feb 5, 2022

I am in high school and could understand the overall principle of Biology of Cancer!

By Guilherme d S C

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Mar 23, 2021

Muito bom, ele curso transmite o conhecimento basal do assunto de forma clara e coesa

By Saddam H

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Jan 26, 2021

I have learn a laot of things and this course is very beneficial for me thank you sr.

By Farabi S S

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Aug 26, 2020

My experience throughout this course is just incredible .

Thanks to all the mentors !!

By Hari M

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Jul 14, 2020

This wonderful course i like this very much especially all the teachers are very best

By Anchal

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Jul 11, 2020

Super stress of my mind about cancer is very much cleared am totally satisfied 😊😊😊

By houda m

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Jun 9, 2019

Le cancer n'a plus de secret pour moi après cette chouette enquête . Merci énormément

By Prakhar S

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Apr 18, 2019

Nice course content, with full detailed course knowledge and good graded assignments.

By Takayuki T

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Mar 24, 2019

This course is appropriate for people who want to learn about some aspects of cancer.

By Georgia L

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Nov 1, 2017

The knowledge I was aiming to obtain by joining this course exceeded my expectations.

By ELİF K

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Dec 28, 2020

That's my first course here. As a beginning it was excellent. Thanks for everything!

By Shivnetra R

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Jun 4, 2020

It was an awesome experience and thank you for make my lockdown days more productive

By Abel G

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Jul 2, 2017

It's a good course. You can understand all the contents with very shallow knowledge.

By Uka N K

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Apr 23, 2024

Great work put up in this study. Easy learning techniques used. Good illustrations.

By Nishadi D

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Jun 27, 2023

very valuable information for me to know about cancer and my future education side.

By Marie-Claire V F

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Nov 6, 2022

Great course. I highly recommend the course to anyone new in the field like myself.

By Muaz F

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Nov 25, 2020

Sir, you should ask more questions into the quiz about CANCER screening with images

By Yassmin S A A

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May 26, 2020

I'm very pleased to pass this good course and thanks for the certificate with honor