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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....

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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 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 9, 2021

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

By Carlos R

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Mar 24, 2021

Excellent course! It helped me to understand the basics of cancer.

By Vishakha P B

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Sep 17, 2020

IT WAS REALLY HELPFUL TO GAIN SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE FROM ALL EXPERTS..

By Andrea F

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Sep 6, 2020

This course was amazing and very helpful. I highly recommended it.

By Kyiko A

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Dec 21, 2016

I'm happy to find such an interesting course. Thank you very much!

By Faheem A

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Dec 24, 2024

Instructors have high delivering potential and excellent courses.

By Bhagwat G

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Aug 19, 2024

Its truly informative & learning contents about basics of Cancer.

By Laura A M

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Aug 24, 2021

Un curso excelente impartido por grandes docentes y profesionales

By 121922601007 g

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Oct 11, 2020

It's very useful and easily understanding subject to the students

By Gerwin N B

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Aug 19, 2020

Just the right difficulty, engaging and comprehensive. Great job!

By NEHA S

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May 25, 2020

Thank you for guiding and teaching me. It was a great experience.

By Rogelio A C G

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May 16, 2020

A very interesting and informative course, would highly recommend

By Hiba M

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May 16, 2019

What a great course to learn very informative and well designed .

By Trevor J H

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Dec 31, 2017

Top course, very interesting and informative. Highly recommended!

By Giovanne D

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Jul 6, 2020

Great course, which I would like to have a complementary course.

By Sanghita B

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Jul 5, 2020

This course was really very helpful. It was easy to understand .

By Karthika J

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Jun 12, 2020

THANKYOU FOR PROVIDING THE ASPIRING STUDENTS TO GAIN INFORMATION

By Aadhavan

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May 29, 2020

I really enjoyed the course, it gave me a different perspective.

By Mark S

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Feb 27, 2020

Great course! I learned a lot. Format and pacing were excellent.

By Akshay S S

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Jun 28, 2019

It is very useful. And thank you for sharing information with me

By Luitgard K

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May 3, 2018

An easy to follow but thorough course. Engaging and interesting.

By Jason L

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Jun 21, 2017

Love it, easy to use and understand too. Definitely recommend it

By Maraeh M

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Aug 10, 2016

Very informative and helpful to both students and professionals.