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CourseraIntroduction to the Biology of Cancer
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Cancer biology, explained from the molecular level up
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer covers the molecular biology behind oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, then connects it to how cancer is actually diagnosed and treated — imaging, radiology, and clinical trials included.
Who it's for
A beginner-level course open to anyone curious about the science of cancer, whether pursuing a healthcare career or simply wanting to understand a disease that touches most families. It's a substantial course with 231,206 learners.
What you'll take away
- Molecular and cell biology fundamentals behind cancer
- How diagnostic imaging and radiology are used in oncology
- The role of clinical trials and treatment planning
Given the scale of the disease it addresses — over 8 million deaths worldwide annually — this is genuinely useful knowledge well beyond just a career credential.
About this 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
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology.
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