QDS 5308 Cancer Epidemiology
This course is designed to provide an overview of the epidemiology of common cancers as well as methodologic issues in etiologic research and cancer screening. Emphasis will be placed on risk factors that can be modified for cancer control and prevention. The course will address: geographic variation and temporal trends in cancer, cancer burden, biology of normal and cancer cells, biomarkers, selected risk factors (e.g., occupation, tobacco, alcohol, radiation, viruses, immunity, hormones, and genetic factors), and screening objectives, recommendations, and controversies.
Prerequisite
QDS 5300 / QDS5300W