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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 ...
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Top reviews

AR

Sep 3, 2022

Good basic course for begineers, who are from other fields.Covers in detial as basic aspects and do not overwhelm self, by getting into multiple detials.Stick to the curriculum provided and its useful

DD

Jun 22, 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.

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By Estefanía A G O L

Dec 26, 2020

Un curso muy útil para entender mejor el cáncer y aprender aún más sobre esta enfermedad que es muy común en el mundo.

By Fahimeh S

Jul 23, 2017

I just want to say thanks a million, the course has been well designed and taught. all modules are really informative.

By Janah A D G

Jun 22, 2024

This Course is super easy to understand even for beginners if you just listen to the Lecture and take notes regularly

By Karine H S

Sep 15, 2020

O curso é super completo. Acredito que qualquer aluno com noções básicas de biologias conseguirão acompanhar o curso!

By N. F

Sep 19, 2019

Very good introductory course about cancer. Very well done. Looking forward to the next course.

Thank you very much.

By Sathvika R

Apr 19, 2022

Very easy to follow, very well explained and very engaging. Learned a lot in thi course and it was super fun to do!

By Vaibhav O

Mar 15, 2021

Truly satisfying course to learn about cancer biology and first step to take on road of cancer therapeutic research.

By Musab S

Dec 29, 2023

If you want to learn about the fundamental concepts of the biology of cancer, then this course is the best for you!

By Khadidja K

Mar 29, 2022

Thank you thank you thank you, that was really helpful, now I can improve my knowledge and learn more about cancer!

By vannia p

Sep 25, 2020

It is an incredible course, with high quality content and with professionals who know a lot. Totally recommendable.

By MARIA B

Apr 25, 2020

Muy buena opción para tener una visión general del cancer, sus riesgos y cómo se enmarcan las principales terapias.

By Devananda D

Apr 2, 2020

Its really useful and helpful.. It increased my basic knowledge and gave a vast idea at higher level on the topic..

By Sampreet R

Jun 18, 2019

Excellent Introduction to Cancer Biology. The language and teaching style is so easy to follow. Excellent material.

By Marcelo

Jun 10, 2018

Muy buen curso, muy nutrido. Los profesores explicaron todo de manera muy profunda. Lo volvería a hacer si pudiera.

By punnajee d

Feb 6, 2024

The course content made me more strong and inspired me to be one of the participants of cancer fighters worldwide.

By VAISHNAVI A

Jun 5, 2020

This course module of oncology is really well planned and very easy to learn for the students. Thanku coursera..!!

By Jithin K

Dec 22, 2023

Provided an excellent outlook on Introduction to cancer biology. Great course to pursue and highly recommendable.

By OJASWI B

Jul 2, 2021

An excellent Course! to get an Idea of different types of cancer, the properties that define them and treatments.

By Laura B S

Sep 29, 2020

Excelente curso, una herramienta muy importante para intervenir en diferentes procesos a las personas con cancer.

By Ravisha G

Jun 7, 2020

A course highly recommended to individuals who have a keen interest in exploring the basics about cancer biology,

By Ornela B

Jan 24, 2018

The materials, the structure and the pace of the program was excellent. A great introduction course about cancer.

By Febiana R D

Jan 10, 2018

I'm biologist but I never scrutinize the cancer things. This course make me understand basic knowledge of cancer.

By Tahseen R

May 22, 2023

Amazing Course! I get to know everything about the cancer at the very basic level. Thank you very much coursera.

By Diya S

Oct 19, 2021

Great course. Lots of tricky terms if you are not from the medical background but its worth learning everything.

By Niraj K

Sep 4, 2020

A great course for beginners who are interested in pursuing their carrier in cancer research and cancer biology.