Yale University - Introduction to Breast Cancer
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Introduction to Breast Cancer at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to Breast Cancer at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 13 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Introduction to Breast Cancer at Coursera Course details
- Welcome to an Introduction to Breast Cancer! In this course, we?ll learn a bit about the leading cause of cancer in women worldwide ? from the basic biology of the disease, to risk factors and prevention, to treatment modalities to survivorship. We?ll talk to leading experts, explore some of the milestone studies that have pushed this field forward, and have interactive discussions on discussion boards and social media. You?ll even have an opportunity to let us know what topics you want to cover on tweetchats, so we can try to make the content fit your interests.
- There is something in this course for everyone ? if you?re a breast cancer survivor or the friend/family member of someone with this disease, this course will help you to better understand this disease, and give you ideas for questions you may want to ask your doctor. Maybe you?re a healthcare provider or studying to be the same, this course is a great refresher on where the state of the science is. If you?re a healthcare administrator wondering about how the interdisciplinary components of breast cancer care fit together, or an entrepreneur thinking about unmet needs in this space, or someone in public health interested in prevention, this course is also for you!
- Are you ready to learn a lot, and have some fun while we?re at it? If so, I hope you?ll join us! Let?s get started!!!
Introduction to Breast Cancer at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to the Course!
Welcome to the Course!
Course tutorial
Resources for the Course
Pre-Course Survey
Risks and Prevention
An Introduction to Breast Cancer
Genetics
Prevention
Interview with Erin Hofstatter, Co-Director of High Risk Program at Yale Cancer Center
Module #1: Risks and Prevention
Under the Microscope
Breast Cancer Basics
Pathophysiology
Module #2: Under the Microscope ? what is cancer and how does it work?
Making the Diagnosis
Screening
Biopsy Techniques
Staging
Staging Updates
Module #3: Making the diagnosis ? how we find and stage breast cancers
All About Surgery
Surgical Options
Reconstructive Options
Interview with Alex Au, Director of Breast Reconstruction at Yale
Lymph Node Evaluation
Lymphedema
Module #4: All about Surgery
Beyond the Knife
Radiation Therapy
Interview with Suzanne Evans, Breast Radiation Oncologist
Medical Oncology
Interview with Lajos Pusztai, Chief of Breast Medical Oncology at Yale
Immunotherapy
Interview with Lajos Pusztai, Chief of Breast Medical Oncology at Yale
Module #5: Beyond the Knife
Potpurri
Special Presentations
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials - TAILORx in the News
Survivorship
Interview with Tara Sanft, Director of Adult Survivorship Clinic
Diet and Exercise
Interview with Maura Harrigan, Oncology Research Registered Dietitian
Interview with Dr. Tara Sanft and Dr. Melinda Irwin, Yale Cancer Center
Office Hours 1
Interview with Lauren Baldassarre, Director of Cardio-Oncology at Yale
Breast Cancer and COVID-19
Conclusion
Post-Course Survey
Send Us a Video
Module #6: Potpurri
Introduction to Breast Cancer at Coursera Admission Process
Important Dates
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