What will you learn in Introduction to the Biology of Cancer Course
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Explore how widespread cancer is, and discover the most common types across the globe.
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Learn how genetics—like oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes—drive cancer development.
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Understand the ten cellular hallmarks of cancer that distinguish healthy cells from cancerous ones.
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Grasp the mechanisms of metastasis and how cancer spreads through the body.
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See how imaging tools are used for diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning in oncology.
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Dive into cancer treatment methods, including clinical trials, with special lessons on liver and prostate cancers.
Program Overview
Module 1: Incidence and Etiology of Cancer
⌛ 1 hour
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Topics: Basics of cancer biology. Types of cancer. Incidence worldwide. Etiology and causes.
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Hands-on: Watch 5 videos (~47 min), read 4 texts (~40 min), and complete a quick quiz (~30 min).
Module 2: Genetics of Cancer
⌛ 46 minutes
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Topics: Mutations, genomic instability, and the two-hit hypothesis.
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Hands-on: Watch 4 videos (~16 min), then take a quiz (~30 min).
Module 3: Ten Cellular Hallmarks of Cancer
⌛ 1 hour
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Topics: The ten hallmarks that distinguish cancer cells from normal ones.
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Hands-on: View 4 videos (~36 min) and complete a quiz (~30 min).
Module 4: Metastasis: The Real Killer
⌛ 1 hour
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Topics: How cancer spreads. TNM staging. The metastatic process. Ecological metaphor of metastasis.
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Hands-on: Watch 5 videos (~32 min) and finish a quiz (~30 min).
Module 5: Imaging in Oncology
⌛ 1 hour
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Topics: Role of imaging in diagnosis and staging. Imaging types. Concept of oligometastasis.
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Hands-on: Watch 5 videos (~37 min) and complete an imaging quiz (~30 min).
Module 6: Treatment
⌛ 2 hours
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Topics: Treatment options in cancer. Overview of clinical trials.
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Hands-on: Watch 9 videos, review 1 reading, and complete 2 assignments.
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Job Outlook
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Great for learners interested in medical education, cancer research, or health policy—building a solid foundation in oncology.
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Perfect for students, science professionals, or anyone intrigued by the scientific underpinnings of cancer.
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