About this Specialization
The healthcare system is a rapidly evolving field with new research leading to advancements in medicine. Developed at Johns Hopkins University and led by top-ranked Hopkins faculty and cancer experts, this specialization on Cancer Biology focuses on the basics of cancer biology, how cancer metastasis occurs, and specifically, screening guidelines for prostate cancer, the most common cancer in American men. This specialization starts with an Introduction to the Biology of Cancer, introduces the molecular biology of cancer and 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. Experts at Johns Hopkins University explain how cancer is staged, the major ways cancer is found by imaging, and how the major cancers are treated. The specialization takes a deeper dive in Understanding Cancer Metastasis, explaining how cancer spreads or metastasizes. This course will describe the major theories of metastasis and then describe the biology behind the steps in metastasis. The course also describes the major organs targeted by metastasis and describes how metastases harm the patient. Lastly, it focuses on Understanding Prostate Cancer, providing you with the tools to examine the incidence of prostate cancer, including risk factors, stages, and treatments at each stage.
From | Johns Hopkins University via Coursera |
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Hours | 51 |
Instructors | Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D., Keri Althoff, Haley Axelrod, Sarah Amend, Kenneth Valkenburg, Jelani Zarif |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
RN Cancer Center $41k
Cancer Survivor $43k
Administrator, Cancer Services $56k
Cancer Data Coordinator $59k
NP or PA - Oncology/cancer $61k
Cancer Support Nurse; Boeing $64k
Researcher, Cancer Estimation $67k
Cancer Tumor Registrar $76k
Womens Cancer $78k
Cancer Registrar Manager $85k
Cancer Registar $94k
Program Manager, Product Assessment, Renal & Prostate programs $115k
Courses in this Specialization
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Introduction to the Biology of Cancer 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... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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Understanding Cancer Metastasis Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying from cancer every year. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer is rising worldwide,... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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Understanding Prostate Cancer (You were viewing this course) Welcome to Understanding Prostate Cancer. My name is Ken Pienta, Professor of Urology and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I have been studying prostate cancer... Coursera | Johns Hopkins University |
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From | Johns Hopkins University via Coursera |
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Hours | 51 |
Instructors | Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D., Keri Althoff, Haley Axelrod, Sarah Amend, Kenneth Valkenburg, Jelani Zarif |
Language | English |
Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
RN Cancer Center $41k
Cancer Survivor $43k
Administrator, Cancer Services $56k
Cancer Data Coordinator $59k
NP or PA - Oncology/cancer $61k
Cancer Support Nurse; Boeing $64k
Researcher, Cancer Estimation $67k
Cancer Tumor Registrar $76k
Womens Cancer $78k
Cancer Registrar Manager $85k
Cancer Registar $94k
Program Manager, Product Assessment, Renal & Prostate programs $115k
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