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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

AR

Sep 4, 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

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 Youssef N

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Aug 22, 2019

It is a very interesting course that is exactly to the point and i feel that i'm really privileged.

By marihan

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Oct 8, 2016

This Course is so interesting , it is full of alot of treasures and alot of informations. Thank You

By Shalmali K

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Sep 2, 2020

The course is good for new learners, lots of insights into cancer and helps understand the basics.

By Abe N

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Mar 12, 2017

Great course, great motivatiin instruction, now I must pursue more cancer-related learning venues

By Gregg F

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May 24, 2016

I just completed week one and I am thoroughly impressed with this course so far. Outstanding work!

By Medmate

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Dec 6, 2020

One of the most helpful course for my specialization as a future doctor, thank you all very much!

By Antonio B s

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Sep 25, 2020

the course is excellent and easy to learn, which added invaluable value to my professional level.

By Farha H

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Sep 13, 2020

I have benefited a lot from this course and the instructors are doing Great job.

Thanks so much :)

By Hyma V S

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Apr 20, 2020

This course made me to boost my information in the field of cancer biology. Thank you very much.

By Ecem A

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Jul 30, 2021

The course was amazing thank you so much. I learned so many useful things about cancer biology.

By Muhamad A B A B

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Jul 26, 2020

Complete introductory course on biology of cancer. Well-explained video that cover ample topics

By Jose A F V

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Jul 17, 2020

For an introductory course it is ok, i hoped for a bit more content but it is great nonetheless

By Slvana S R

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Jun 21, 2020

this course is very useful and simple for anyone who wants to understand what the cancer it is.

By Sanjana A

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Feb 24, 2019

Thoroughly inspired and loved the course. Exceeded my expectations and learnt a lot. Thank you!

By Mayane L

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Oct 22, 2016

Ótimo curso. Brasileiros que falam inglês, façam sem medo, curso muito esclarecedor e completo.

By Luisa F O S

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Aug 25, 2022

Este curso aporta un conocimiento amplio y congreto sobre el cancer. Me siento muy satisfecha.

By João P d S P

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Jul 30, 2020

Curso incrivelmente bom, completo e com uma linguagem muito boa para quem está 100% iniciante.

By Shuvayan D

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Jun 7, 2020

One of best MOOCS on Cancer Biology. Go for it. It is really encouraging and I appreciatie it.

By surya p

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Nov 21, 2020

thank you john hopkins university.COURSE was really amazing and quite informative...

THANK YOU

By Maria L S

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Jul 6, 2020

I've always loved oncology studies, so Johns Hopkins has great teachers who explain very well

By Brian E

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Aug 13, 2019

This course deepened my understanding of what cancer is, how it spreads, and how its treated.

By shaheer j

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Aug 6, 2023

This courses help me alot in understanding the cancer biology .Very helpful and interesting.

By Fahiatuzzaman S

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May 15, 2020

Its a great feeling to complete this course. I learn a lot of thing about cancer. thank you

By Fernanda M

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Mar 3, 2019

Nice course for people studying medicine, I really liked it, is very dinamic and not boring.

By 채인 조

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May 25, 2016

it is really organized well and i appreciated the lecture!! looking forward to the next one~