Welcome to Understanding Prostate Cancer. Ken Pienta is Professor of Urology & Oncology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Since 1995, I have been treating prostate cancer patients and studying the disease for more than 25 years.
Every year, prostate cancer is diagnosed in over 1,000,000 men around the world and 230,000 in the United States. Prostate cancer is killing 3100,000 men around the world and 30,000 in the US each year. Prostate cancer is a growing problem as people age. We have made great strides in treating prostate cancer thanks to our years of research and dedication. But, there are still many things to do. This Understanding Prostate Cancer course will give an overview of the biology and treatment options for prostate cancer.
This course is designed to help you understand the basics of prostate cancer.
You'll be able, by the end of this course, to
Define the risk factors for prostate carcinoma
Learn the current guidelines for prostate cancer screening
Understanding prostate cancer staging
Learn about localized prostate cancer treatments
Learn about advanced prostate cancer treatments
Learn how to relieve the symptoms of prostate cancer
Anyone who is interested in gaining a deeper understanding about prostate cancer biology and treatment should take the Understanding Prostate Cancer Course. Students who are interested in the science and biology of cancer will find it useful. It will also benefit data managers, educators, and health care professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of prostate cancer and its effects on individuals. This course is not intended for patients who need treatment guidance. This course is for those who are interested in a career in patient care or cancer research. This course is broken into five modules that are designed to make learning easier.
It's a pleasure that you have decided to take this course. I hope you'll gain a basic knowledge of prostate cancer. It will be a valuable resource for you, whatever your field of work. I hope you will find the information useful if you are a student and can use it to help you start a career in cancer biology research to save lives.
