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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....

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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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Thoroughly enjoyable course that covered some of the molecular biology and pharmacological management of cancer. Definitely gave me a heads up for my pathophysiology studies next semester!

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By Luiza H M G

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Jul 1, 2020

O curso de fato é excelente,com esse tudo fica mais claro sobre o câncer.

By Lindsey N

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Jun 20, 2016

Very informative. I learned a lot about the way cancer grows in the body.

By Lissette J

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Apr 21, 2020

Very informative lesson and gives you a good overview of the top cancers

By Shyam P

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Feb 28, 2020

This course is awesome because it covered almost every aspect of cancer.

By Mouhammed S

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Jun 18, 2017

I really Gave me a lot of basic information i need to go onto the domain

By Sajjad A

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Nov 5, 2023

Thank you too much for helping me to build strong database about cancer

By alia b

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May 9, 2023

Very informative and is presented simply yet professionally. Thank you.

By yao z

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Jul 14, 2021

its an interesting and helpful course if you are curious about cancer.!

By bhargavi s

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Jan 17, 2021

it was amazing course. I learned a lot about cancer and its treatment .

By ROBERTO E L

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Sep 3, 2020

Great introductory class that covers the basics of more complex topics.

By Shon K G

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Jul 31, 2020

Concise and Perfectly Structured. LOVED THIS COURSE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

By SABA A

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Jul 23, 2020

Best course ever ... Informative one

I enjoy while learning this course

By José R T P

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Jun 7, 2020

An Easy way to start the study of Oncology :) Excellent for medstudents

By Dawid C

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May 17, 2020

Very good course, explaining basic mechanisms of cancer. I recomend it.

By Anantha A

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Apr 18, 2020

It was easy to understand and very helpful. Thank you soo much coursera

By Ahmed M H A

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Dec 2, 2017

Really great for people who want to start in the cancer research domain

By Eduardo C M

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May 17, 2017

Complete for being just an Introduction. It made me want and learn more

By Truc N L T

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Aug 20, 2023

I really enjoy this course. This course was designed enough knowledge.

By Syed Q

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Feb 4, 2023

Precisely done very informative and straight forward 100% recommended.

By Uroosa T

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Dec 23, 2022

it enhanced my knowledge to a much greater extent. thanks to coursera.

By 18UVFA150

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Oct 31, 2020

I learned everything about cancer . So informative and understandable.

By KEVIN J

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Sep 29, 2020

Its quite a easy course for someone who's having a medical background.

By Mansi K

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Aug 25, 2020

I like this course very much. I have got extra knowledge about cancer.

By Paola V B

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Jun 19, 2018

Quisiera saber cuando me van a mandar el certificada ya pago gracias .

By Suman D

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Nov 25, 2023

This course is very helpful for students and oncology practicener .