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Oncology is the branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing, staging, and treating cancer. Learners will understand tumor biology, cancer genetics, and the mechanisms of therapeutic interventions such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgical oncology.

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🎓Courses(1)

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Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying every year from cancer. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer is rising worldwide and the disease is expected to strike over 20 million people annually by 2030. This open course is designed for people who would like to develop an understanding of cancer and how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated. The course introduces the molecular biology of cancer (oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes) as well as the biologic hallmarks of cancer. The course also describes the risk factors for the major cancers worldwide, including lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, and stomach cancer. We explain how cancer is staged, the major ways cancer is found by imaging, and how the major cancers are treated. In addition to the core materials, this course includes two Honors lessons devoted to cancers of the liver and prostate. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: - Identify the major types of cancer worldwide. (Lecture 1) - Describe how genes contribute to the risk and growth of cancer. (Lecture 2) - List and describe the ten cellular hallmarks of cancer. (Lecture 3) - Define metastasis, and identify the major steps in the metastatic process. (Lecture 4) - Describe the role of imaging in the screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatments of cancer. (Lecture 5) - Explain how cancer is treated. (Lecture 6) We hope that this course gives you a basic understanding of cancer biology and treatment. The course is not designed for patients seeking treatment guidance – but it can help you understand how cancer develops and provides a framework for understanding cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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📚Books(3)

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer - A book resource

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The Emperor of All Maladies

The Emperor of All Maladies - A book resource

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Principles and Practice of Oncology

Principles and Practice of Oncology - A book resource

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🌐Websites(6)

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OncoLink

Comprehensive oncology resource recommended on Reddit

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ASCO University

Free and paid oncology education resources

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NCCN Guidelines

Free clinical guidelines for oncology

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cancer.org

Cancer.org is the American Cancer Society’s site that provides authoritative, patient‑focused information on cancer types, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and survivorship, plus practical support resources. It also features current cancer research, statistics, and tools to find local support services and clinical trials.

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uptodate.com

UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical decision support tool for clinicians, offering routinely updated, peer‑reviewed topic reviews across internal medicine and specialties. It provides diagnostic approaches, treatment recommendations, drug information, and patient care summaries to support bedside decisions.

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khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

Khan Academy Health and Medicine provides free, high-quality medical education through video lessons and practice questions. It covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and a wide range of clinical topics and case-based content relevant to Internal Medicine.

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🎙️Podcasts(1)

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Oncology Overdrive

In this podcast by Healio, host Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, covers modern day health care in an ever-evolving world. Through interviews with experts, Jain explores hot topics in oncology and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best free resources to learn Oncology?

Dantes has curated 11 resources for Oncology, including 3 books, 1 courses, 6 websites, 1 podcasts. All resources are hand-picked for quality — no algorithmic filler. Browse the full list above to find the format that works best for you.

Is Oncology hard to learn?

Oncology is approachable at the beginner level — there are resources here specifically for those starting from scratch. As you progress, intermediate and advanced material is also available to take your skills further.

What types of Oncology learning resources are available on Dantes?

For Oncology, Dantes has curated 3 books, 1 courses, 6 websites, 1 podcasts. Each resource type serves a different learning style: videos and YouTube for visual learners, books for depth, courses for structured progression, and websites for quick reference.

How does Dantes select Oncology resources?

Dantes is an algorithm-free learning directory. Resources are hand-curated based on quality, accuracy, and usefulness — not engagement metrics or paid placements. The goal is to surface the best learning material for Oncology, whether it's a free YouTube series, a classic textbook, or an open courseware from a top university.

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