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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

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.

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

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By João A L d L

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Jul 12, 2020

Wonderful course!!!

By Kosturi D

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May 10, 2020

it really helped me

By Carolina L H

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May 2, 2020

I really enjoyed it

By TATIANA K

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Oct 11, 2019

Enjoyed the course!

By Huang O

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Jul 1, 2018

Great introduction!

By ahmed m

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Jul 26, 2016

more than excellent

By Deleted A

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Jun 1, 2016

Lots of useful info

By Gergely V

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Feb 17, 2025

Very good! Thanks!

By zia h k

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Sep 3, 2024

Excellent learning

By Annapurna J

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Mar 28, 2024

exceptionally good

By Patricia F V

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Jan 9, 2023

Clear and didactic

By Mays

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Feb 7, 2022

very well explain

By Soumen P

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Jan 24, 2022

intersting course

By Canon M

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Jan 20, 2022

Great intro course

By Almi B

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Jul 30, 2021

excellent teaching

By Martin A B

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Mar 20, 2021

Highly recommended

By HARIHARAN K

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Aug 17, 2020

It was very useful

By BMS c o e

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Jul 14, 2020

It is informative.

By Prashant K G

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May 28, 2020

interesting course

By Chandan J

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May 21, 2020

Excellelent course

By Nada Z

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May 18, 2020

very useful course

By Ryo L

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Jul 2, 2019

Highly informative

By Daniel F

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Jan 3, 2018

Great Introduction

By Amarpreet K

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Aug 8, 2016

excellent course..

By Luis R A F

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Mar 24, 2023

Excellent course.