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The Biology of Cancer

X26 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)

Examine the molecular, cellular, and genetic basis for the 270 different diseases called cancer. Topics include the biology of uncontrolled cellular growth, the etiology of cancer, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and the psychological effects of cancer on patients and their families.

Prerequisite: A background in high school- or college-level biology is recommended.

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DAVID LIEU, M.D., is assistant clinical professor of pathology at UCLA School of Medicine and founder and medical director of Fine Needle Aspiration Medical Group. He is a pathologist specializing in the diagnosis of human disease, specifically cancer. He is a subspecialist in cytology and fine-needle aspiration.

• Online course: Internet access required
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• $770 (EDP 867994)

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Textbook(s) for this course:
Clinical Oncology: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Physicians and Students
Author: Philip Rubin and Jacqueline P. Williams, eds.
Publisher: Saunders
Edition: 8th
Publication Year: 2001
ISBN: 0721674968

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