Name: Introduction to the Biology of Cancer
Brand: Johns Hopkins University
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (1431 reviews)

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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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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

Jun 5, 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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