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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 Hugo P V

Jul 8, 2020

Perfect! I just loved this course! Brief, clear and didactic classes, with enough important content on the biology of cancer

By Syed A R S

May 15, 2023

This course has covered all the basics topics a starter can learn much from. I will suggest and recommend it for my juniors

By Ojas N

Sep 26, 2020

Extremely interesting and informative course that is great for an introduction to this subject and igniting your interest .

By Kaunda W

Feb 16, 2020

Terrific overview! Great for individuals who are interested in the science of cancer, it’s biology and possible treatments.

By Feather M I

Sep 30, 2016

Great information. Excellent course that has left me wanting to know more and be a part of expanding treatments. Thank you!

By Chanda y

Aug 25, 2024

This Coursera provides me different types of cancer and I learn how to cure different types of cancer. thank you so much .

By Shah A R

Jul 8, 2020

This course is presented in a very satisfying way.I have learned so many new things that will help me in my future career.

By nkosingiphile t

Jul 25, 2019

Good course indeed. I enjoyed the learning. I have learned so much in the course. Thanks a lot Coursera and Prof Pienta.

By Akemi H S M

Aug 29, 2018

Muy bueno para adquirir un panorama general. Y tiene puntos que despiertan el interés para investigar de forma individual.

By aamnadilshad

Aug 15, 2020

it was an amazing learning experience. i enjoyed my journey and videos were very informative and help me in my research.

By Meghna P

Jul 25, 2020

This course not only was easy to learn and understand, but the faculty also helped in making leaning an enjoyable process

By Paulinha R

May 21, 2020

Wonderful course, I was able to learn a lot about the biology of cancer. I have a broad and wonderful view of the course.

By Udita G

Aug 2, 2021

Very informative and subjective course. I recommend it to all biology students for basic introduction to cancer biology.

By Nicolas O

Aug 8, 2020

Best course I ever took on cancer. Thanks to all the doctors for all the knowledge they have passed on to us. Thank you!

By Ishita H

Jul 28, 2020

This was such a fun and informative course. I'm really satisfied with the course material and guidance by the lecturers.

By SARIDEVI S

May 19, 2020

The lectures and the quiz after every lecture are very helpful to attend the quiz. I really enjoyed learning this course

By Irene K L .

May 2, 2020

Very interesting and made me learn more. Dr. Ken Pienta was really an inspiration to me. Thanks for issuing this course.

By ksr K

Jun 22, 2020

Excellent course for learners who are really interested in Cancer studies and also the instructors were really awesome.

By Ashlin M

Jun 17, 2020

well explained and excellent course.

I recommend others to take a look at this course to understand the basics of cancer

By ANJANA J

Jun 7, 2020

It was an amazing experience.The short and precise details significantly enriched my basic knowledge of cancer biology.

By Caline A d B

Apr 21, 2020

simples e efetivo em informações, dando uma base para avançar nos estudos e desenvolver conhecimento mais aprofundados!

By Halima A M S A

Apr 20, 2020

A very well prepared course material. It cover the key knowledge about cancer. I enjoyed it and I learned a lot. Thanks

By Jia B

Oct 15, 2019

This course gave me a whole understanding of cancer and I can’t wait to explore more specific fields related to cancer!

By Abdullah

Jan 28, 2025

Made me much capable to do research on different types of cancers and try to discover new types of treatments for them

By RASHMI S

Jan 2, 2021

It was an awesome course. I understood basic cancer biology in less than 6 hrs. It's highly productive and recomended.