Welcome to Introduction to the Science of Cancer. We hope this course helps you better understand the many different diseases that together we call “cancer.”

We believe that if more people have a better understanding of cancer, they are more likely to take steps to lower the risk of cancer for themselves, their families and their communities. Helping people achieve a deeper understanding of cancer can also lead to improved care for cancer patients.

The course is designed to be accessible to those with limited knowledge of science, but it will also be useful to healthcare professionals who may have limited background in the field of cancer. The course is organized so that the earlier modules provide foundational information, through lectures and readings, that will help you better understand later modules.

*Note: As of Sept. 14, 2018, learners who fully complete the course have the opportunity to earn a completion badge to mark their achievement. More information on earning a badge can be found in this announcement.

Transcript for Course Introduction video

See the Course Description and Goals page for an overview of the course.

Go to Modules for your course content and activities.

Development and support for this course provided by :

» The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

» The Ohio State University Office of Distance Education and eLearning