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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

DD

Jun 23, 2020

Sensational course !!! It redirected me to the future specialization in pharmacotherapy of antineoplasic. I only have to thank the professionals involved in the teaching of classes and engaging tests.

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 sofiya s

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Feb 14, 2023

great introduction course, inspiring to learn more

By Jim B

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Jan 9, 2022

Great course, it re-enforced my biology learning.

By Ricky A C

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Jan 8, 2022

Thanks a lot Coursera and John Hopkins University!

By Menna A A

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Apr 1, 2021

Amazing Course! is a good start for cancer biology

By Asmita G

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May 31, 2020

excellent course and demonstration . Thank you all

By Joe B

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Jan 15, 2020

Great course - well designed and very interesting.

By Mostafa E

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Sep 12, 2017

it was a great course with a very rich information

By Gergely E

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Nov 13, 2016

Depth and volume of information perfectly balanced

By Letícia M R

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May 10, 2021

Excelente curso, Muito completo e super didático.

By NANDAN S

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Jun 9, 2020

Amazing course explaining the concepts of cancer.

By Abrar H

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Jan 14, 2020

very useful and informative and help me in future

By Alta M

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Nov 7, 2019

Awesome, informative, useful, easy to understand!

By SARA T A V

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Sep 27, 2019

Simple yet very informative & descriptive course!

By Marco N

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Oct 14, 2016

Enriching experience for the adventurous student.

By KR

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Apr 19, 2016

Great introductory overview of a complex disease.

By Douglathy O F

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Apr 21, 2021

Excelente curso, superou as minhas expectativas!

By Qazi S M

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Jul 2, 2020

The course is very much informative and helpful.

By Laura M U R

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Apr 4, 2019

GREAT COURSE. VERY DIDACTIC. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED

By Shu J

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Oct 29, 2016

Comprehensive overview of the biology of cancer!

By Aliza J

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Jan 1, 2024

Excellent foundational course on cancer biology

By Mohammed A J

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Apr 22, 2020

Learnt alot from this course thank you coursera

By Nadia C

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Mar 25, 2019

Great overview of cancer and cancer treatments.

By Uener R d S

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Jul 7, 2017

This is a very interesting course. I recommend.

By SaRa A A T

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Dec 19, 2016

Thanks professors. Great course & good efforts.

By Dr. N T

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Jun 7, 2022

Complete understanding of cancer pathogenesis