Understanding Prostate Cancer
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 and treating patients with prostate cancer for over 25 years. Over 1,000,000 men worldwide and 230,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Three hundred thousand men worldwide and 30,000 men in the US are dying from prostate cancer every year. As people live longer, the incidence of prostate cancer is rising worldwide and prostate cancer continues to be a major health problem.
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- Duration 5 hours
- Course by Johns Hopkins University
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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 and treating patients with prostate cancer for over 25 years. Over 1,000,000 men worldwide and 230,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Three hundred thousand men worldwide and 30,000 men in the US are dying from prostate cancer every year. As people live longer, the incidence of prostate cancer is rising worldwide and prostate cancer continues to be a major health problem. Thanks to years of dedication and commitment to research we’ve made enormous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer, But there is still a lot of work to be done. In this Understanding Prostate Cancer course, I will provide an introduction to the biology of prostate cancer as well as how it is identified and treated at various stages of the disease. I've put together this course in order to introduce you to the essentials of prostate cancer. By the time you finish this course you'll be able to Define risk factors for prostate cancer Understand current prostate cancer screening guidelines Understand prostate cancer staging Understand treatments for localized prostate cancer Understand treatments for advanced prostate cancer Understand treatments to alleviate the symptoms caused by prostate cancer This Understanding Prostate Cancer Course should be helpful to anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of prostate cancer biology and treatment. It should be useful to students who are interested in a deeper understanding of the science of cancer. It should also be helpful to health care providers, data managers, and educators who wish to develop a better understanding of prostate cancer and how it affects individuals. The course is not designed for patients seeking treatment guidance. For those of you who might be thinking about a career in cancer research or patient care, I hope this course will inspire you to pursue that path! The course is divided into five modules organized to facilitate learning. I'm glad that you decided to join this course. I hope that you will develop a basic understanding of prostate cancer. I hope that it will help you in whatever field you work. If you are a student, I hope that what you learn here will help you begin a career in cancer biology research and contribute to the worldwide effort to save lives.Modules
Welcome
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- Welcome to Understanding Prostate Cancer
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- Syllabus
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4
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4
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- Introduction to Biology, Incidence, and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
- Biology, Incidence, Risk Factors, Screening
- Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
- Prostate Cancer Screening
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- Biology, Incidence, and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
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3
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- Introduction to How Prostate Cancer is Found, Diagnosed, and Staged
- Finding Prostate Cancer: Grading and Staging
- Staging for Prostate Cancer
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- How Prostate Cancer is Found, Diagnosed, and Staged Quiz
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5
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5
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- Introduction to How Localized Prostate Cancer is Treated
- Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
- Side Effects of Treatment
- Treatment of Very Low-Risk and Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
- Treatment of Intermediate, High-Risk, Very High Risk Prostate Cancer
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- How Localized Prostate Cancer is Treated Quiz
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5
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- Introduction to How Advanced Prostate Cancer is Treated
- Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Second-line Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Chemotherapy and Other Treatments for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
- Clinical Trials
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- Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Quiz
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5
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- Introduction to Other Supportive Treatments That Help Improve Quality of Life
- Other Treatments to Support the Health of Prostate Cancer Patients
- Bone Health
- Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
- Treating Bone Pain
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- Other Treatments to Support the Health of Prostate Cancer Patients Quiz
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- Congratulations on Completing the Course
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Join "Understanding Prostate Cancer," taught by Ken Pienta, a Professor of Urology and Oncology at Johns Hopkins. This foundational course in the Health & Fitness domain covers prostate cancer biology, risk factors, screening guidelines, staging, and treatments. Ideal for students, healthcare providers, and educators, the course spans five modules over 300 minutes. Subscription options include Starter and Professional on Coursera. Gain essential knowledge to advance in cancer research or healthcare.
Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.