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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 Igor J N G

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Jul 20, 2020

It's a great course, and I'll do the tecahers are excellent!

By Shubhra

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May 4, 2020

It's an amazing course with a proper layout of the syllabus.

By Eman R

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Dec 1, 2019

It was really great and useful

i liked it and enjoyed it too

By Ghulam F

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Jan 1, 2021

Excellent team of course. I learned a lot from this course.

By Shreshth G

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Jul 10, 2020

Great Course for learning Cancer as an introductory course.

By Sharwadi S

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Jun 20, 2020

This was an awesome course to study about basics of cancer!

By Erin J P Z

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Apr 28, 2020

It was really complete and the topics explained dynamically

By TEJAL T

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Apr 22, 2020

Excellently presented, ideal video length, good instructors

By Lakshmipriya A N

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Apr 20, 2020

It was very informative and was easy nd quiet understadable

By (Thomas) T A C

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Jan 4, 2020

Wonderful introduction to cancer and how this disease works

By Adeyemi S

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Dec 26, 2019

A very precise course to Cancer biology. Really explanatory

By Kia L M

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Oct 30, 2016

This course was really good, and I learned a lot. Thanks!!!

By Luz A R L

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Apr 10, 2021

Dynamic, simple and its a good choice to start with cancer

By R A

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Aug 6, 2020

great course with amazing clear explanation and directions

By Sanjay B

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Jun 5, 2020

Its an awesome course

Learning many things regarding cancer

By Marchenko L

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Aug 15, 2017

I'm very grateful for this interestiong course, Thank you!

By ode l d

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Jul 6, 2020

It was really interesting and helpful. Thank you so much!

By Vik B

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Apr 4, 2020

Loved this course so much. Thank you for your knowledge!!

By Roberto R E

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Apr 16, 2018

EXCELENTE ME GUSTO MUCHO GRACIAS POR DARME LA OPORTUNIDAD

By Melissa T

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Jun 24, 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed the content and pace of this course.

By Katherinne S H J

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Mar 14, 2025

Perfect for an introduction in the topic and techniques!

By FELLA P

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Feb 19, 2023

Well done, organizeed, topics well and orderly explained

By Ray H A L

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Jan 12, 2023

Great course ever... I have got a great learning time...

By Yishan S

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Jul 6, 2022

very detailed explanation, a great course for beginners