Course Summary
This course provides an overview of cancer, including its causes, prevention, and treatment options. It also covers the latest research in the field and explores the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and society.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the basics of cancer, including its causes and risk factors
- Explore the latest research in cancer treatment and prevention
- Understand the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and society
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of cancer and its causes
- Explore the latest research in cancer prevention and treatment
- Gain insights into the impact of cancer on individuals, families, and society
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of biology
- Interest in cancer research and treatment
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Breast Cancer
- Cancer Immunotherapy
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Siddhartha Mukherjee
- Atul Gawande
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Incidence and Etiology of Cancer
- Welcome to the Course
- Incidence and Etiology Overview
- Incidence and Etiology of Cancer
- Cancer Incidence
- The Common Cancers
- Welcome
- Grading and Honors Lesson
- Suggested Reading List
- Pre-Course Survey
- Introduction Quiz
- Genetics of Cancer
- Genetics Overview
- Basic Introduction to Genetics
- Genetic Variation and Mutation
- Two-Hit Hypothesis and Genomic Instability
- Genetics Quiz
- Ten Cellular Hallmarks of Cancer
- Cellular Hallmarks Overview
- The Human Cell and Hallmarks of Cancer 1-5
- The Human Cell and Cellular Hallmarks Cancer 6-8
- Cellular Hallmarks of Cancer 9 & 10: Preparing the Cancer Cell to Move and Metastasize
- Hallmarks Quiz
- Metastasis: The Real Killer
- Metastasis Overview
- Introduction to Metastasis
- TNM Staging
- The Metastatic Process
- An Ecological Paradigm: Why Do Cancer Cells Metastasize from the Primary Tumor?
- Metastasis Quiz
- Imaging in Oncology
- Imaging Overview
- Introduction to Imaging
- Types of Imaging
- Imaging in Clinical Oncology
- Theory of Oligometastasis and How Treatment is Supported by Imaging
- Imaging Quiz
- Treatment
- Treatment Overview
- Types of Treatment
- Types of Treatments for Individual Cancers
- Clinical Trials
- Wrap-Up
- Liver Cancer Overview
- Incidence, Risk Factors, Screening
- Staging For Liver Cancer
- Treatment of Liver Cancer
- Post-Course Survey
- Treatment Quiz
- Liver Cancer Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the latest cancer research and treatments with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students love the engaging lectures and interactive assignments that make learning about cancer accessible and engaging.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides up-to-date and relevant information on cancer research and treatment.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging lectures
- Interactive assignments
- Comprehensive coverage of cancer research and treatments
- Highly knowledgeable instructors
- Great resources for further learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical difficulties with the online platform
- Some users found the course too advanced for their level of knowledge
- Lengthy lectures may be difficult to follow for some users
- Limited interaction with other students
- Course material may be too focused on certain types of cancer
Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.
4.8 Raiting
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