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