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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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AH

Mar 17, 2017

I am an Undergraduate student and i didnt even read oncology subject, but this course not just start the beginer level , butt gradually it goes in depth and the flow of lectuures and topics is smooth

AS

Oct 15, 2021

A didática do curso é excelente, os docentes conseguem, em poucos minutos, explicar diversos assuntos de forma simples. Além disso, o conteúdo é super completo e corresponde a todas as expectativas.

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By SC C

Mar 27, 2021

A very good introduction to the Biology of Cancer. Highly recommended for those who want to learn more about cancer biology and treatments.

By Hina A R

Jul 5, 2020

Absolutely loved this course. It includes all the basics of cancer studies and I am very grateful to Dr. Ken Pienta and his team :D Cheers!

By Hadeel A

Oct 14, 2019

Great Course! I am glad that I learned about Biology in Cancer in Coursera! it is more convenience and less stress than learning in school!

By Levan C

Jul 7, 2017

Very nice introduction reviwing all common theories of cancer development, metastasis. All common cancers and therapies were also reviewed.

By Jinia R

May 31, 2020

Thank you so much all the doctors. This course has been very beneficial for me and also encouraged me to look into this field more deeply.

By Dr. S S S

Dec 16, 2022

Highly recommended. Very much useful and informative to understand. The video lectures were very easy to understand the basics of cancer.

By Kishwer S

Nov 8, 2022

I learned a lot from this course. thank you so much, Coursera for proving me lectures. I could not imagine these learning from my school.

By Giovanna O L

Jul 29, 2020

Very excellent course!! I loved and appreciated it so much! Congratulations for making and disponibilizing this content around the world!

By Mariebeth A

Mar 17, 2023

It will give you more ideas about the advanced treatments in healthcare and giving a lot of bullet points that can be easily remembered.

By Jelizaveta T

Jan 14, 2021

Thank you! It was my favorite course. The information was provided in the most interesting and understandable way. Everything was clear.

By Aashley M

Aug 23, 2020

I enjoyed this course . It will serve as a good foundation as i tackle my pathology unit , particularly the topic of cancer. thank you !

By Lucy P

Mar 3, 2018

Very informative on the basics of cancer biology and treatment. If you already know about cell biology most of this course will be easy.

By María A Q S

Feb 24, 2021

I loved this course, It's fantastic the form that the teachers explain the Cancer. It's important to my personal and professional life.

By Pau G R

Feb 21, 2020

Me ha parecido muy didáctico y muy útil para comprender mejor lo que es el cáncer, la metástasis y como podemos tratar esta enfermedad.

By Joanna K

Feb 6, 2017

Great explanation of basics of cancer biology. It helped me a lot in understanding of the process of metastasis and cancer development.

By Alvina L

Aug 27, 2017

Informative, in-depth and engaging. I enjoyed the use of a visual presentation as it allowed me to process the new information easily.

By Lalita K

Jul 6, 2017

I enjoyed the course. I wish it had been more in-depth in certain areas but I understand that there are extensions to various topics.

By samiksha g

May 19, 2022

This course has provided me with the foundation that I needed and lacked in order to pursue my path in the field of cancer research.

By Antonius B

Jul 16, 2017

Very very interesting and well explained. I can recommend this course to everybody who wants to get an easy introduction to oncology!

By Fwenshinen d

Oct 23, 2022

really great content and highly educating, lastly i appreciate mode of delivery and each was incredibly great by each of the tutors

By Salasiah B A

Jun 18, 2020

Thank you Coursera & to all the lecturers involved. Very informative and I definitely will appreciate my certificate of this course.

By Amritha M V

Feb 27, 2019

Loved it! I learned a lot more regarding this field and it has totally encouraged me to continue with my passion of cancer research.

By Aliki S

Jan 31, 2021

Very interesting course, helped me understand more about the biology of cancer and the 7 Hallmarks of Cancer. Thank you Coursera !!

By sumer s

Jun 19, 2020

this course is very helpful to understand the depth and basic knowledge about lethal cancer disease.

thank you too much to all team.

By Teton A

Oct 20, 2019

Truly academic, very suitable for newcomers to oncology research. Provide necessary background knowledge for the field of research.