Forty percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. This course will cover the fascinating science and often fierce human drama entailed in these diseases. You will come away with a better understanding of the nuts and bolts of the disease and everyday oncology practice. Hopefully, you will be better prepared to navigate the medical system if necessary. The classes will cover cancer biology; causes, prevention, and screening of cancer; evaluation of the cancer patient; progress in cancer treatments; case studies of the evaluation and treatment of some patients; and reflections on the timeless principles of patient care applied to cancer patients. Enjoy this expertly presented class on a serious topic.