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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 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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Nov 1, 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 .

By Ramon C C

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Jan 1, 2021

This is a review to the basics of cancer biology. Thank you so much!

By FATİH Y

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Nov 21, 2020

An amazing course to making a great start cancer researching journey!

By Suzanne M

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Aug 28, 2020

When will course certificates, with the Liver Challenge be available?

By Kolagani B

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May 17, 2020

It's very interesting field and got full fledged basic idea of cancer

By Mohamed H I

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Aug 17, 2017

It was a great course which really enriched my knowledge about cancer

By mohammed r a

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Jun 15, 2016

i want to study more about cancer and this course give me that chance

By Senali A

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Jan 25, 2025

Good course and it improves my knowledge in cancer biology very well

By Angelica B

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Mar 12, 2024

Was very intersting, I learn a lot of new information about Cancer !

By Xinyao P

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Jul 16, 2020

fantastic and amazing course, which helps me a lot understand cancer

By Miquel M

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Apr 28, 2020

Great course. Highly qualified teachers and very interesting classes

By Sourav H

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Apr 20, 2020

This is awesome course,i've learn. Course content is well organised.

By Abhipsa D

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Aug 12, 2017

A very intriguing course and has helped me understand cancer better.

By Marcela O

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May 22, 2017

That´s a great one, It just bad I could not take the quiz for free.

By Dr.Reshma A S N C R L K

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Jun 11, 2021

This is a really good course to understanding the basics to advance

By Adil T

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Nov 15, 2020

I am very happy that there is an opportunity to learn from the best

By ZEESHAN A

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Jun 28, 2020

Very impressive course and has improved my knowledge about cancers.

By AHMED E A M

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Feb 11, 2017

very good course .benifit and more helpfull in our life and studies

By MAHIR D

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Feb 17, 2025

GAVE ME GOOD KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CANCER, THOUGH I WAS A BTECH STUDENT.

By Farzaneh N

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Aug 8, 2021

That was really amazing, so thank you for this informative course.