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Oncology 101: The Fundamentals of Cancer

A comprehensive overview of the basic principles of oncology, from the biology of cancer to treatment modalities.

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Part 1: Defining the Enemy - The Biology of Cancer

An introduction to the core concepts of cancer, its classification, and the path to malignancy.

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Part 2: The Genetic Blueprint of Cancer

Understanding how genetic changes drive cancer development, including oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and the two-hit hypothesis.

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Part 3: The Hallmarks of Cancer

The ten acquired capabilities that govern the transformation of normal cells into malignant ones.

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Part 4: Understanding Cancer Metastasis

The real killer - how cancer spreads throughout the body and why it's so deadly.

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Part 5: Cancer Staging & Ecology

The TNM staging system and understanding cancer as a complex ecosystem.

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Part 12: Knowledge Check

Test your understanding of oncology fundamentals with an interactive quiz.

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