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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

KI

May 9, 2020

Brilliant! I loved it! Learnt a lot, helps me in my field of Artificial Intelligence by understanding what cancer really means. Helps me empathize with the challenges at hand better. Thank you.

SS

Apr 12, 2019

Thanks a lot, Dr. Kenneth; the course has been very informative and mind-opening--it has also whetted my appetite to learn more about the topic.Thanks and best of regards in your endeavours!

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By Saptarshi S

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Jul 9, 2017

Great Course, enjoyed it thoroughly.

By irene k

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May 30, 2017

Excellent pace, very good lecturers.

By Chinelo B

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Jun 13, 2021

Awesome course. I am glad I took it

By Hari D

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Sep 29, 2020

Its very informative for my studies

By STAN K

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Jun 24, 2020

Great course! Learnt a great deal.

By Elene M

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Jun 7, 2019

amazing review of Cancer as it is .

By Mohamed S T A A

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Mar 26, 2018

Excellent, more informative course.

By Jabeen A

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Jan 1, 2026

Amazing experience thanks Coursera

By Truphenah O

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Nov 20, 2023

Very interesting learning material

By Paulo A

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Aug 12, 2021

Bastante esclarecedor e intuitivo!

By Md M U R

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Sep 25, 2020

A good course about cancer Biology

By Subha B J

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Sep 21, 2020

Very informative course, Thank you

By Zeineldin A Z I

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Sep 10, 2020

it was so informative and fruitful

By Daniela A T

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Jun 8, 2020

Thanks, it was a excellent course.

By Sivani K

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May 23, 2020

Interesting and informative course

By Astha B

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Feb 16, 2020

excellent opportunity for learning

By Dr. G P

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Oct 19, 2018

Excellent learning experience.....

By DIVYA S K

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Feb 12, 2018

had a great learning with courser.

By Souvik M

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Oct 31, 2016

Excellent, illuminating, enriching

By Dyonesia A H

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Nov 26, 2025

Very good for remind basic theory

By Mia S

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Nov 8, 2025

honestly brilliant short overview

By Fidan N

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Feb 16, 2021

Thank you for the perfect cource.

By Styliana M

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Jun 22, 2020

Excellent course, very insightful

By Praissy Z

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Jun 17, 2020

AN EXTREMELY INTERESTING COURSE .