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Prostate Cancer: Cause

Description: In the U.S., prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed and the second most common cause of cancer death in men. The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing at an average rate of 3% a year. This course discusses the etiology of prostate cancer, describing the anatomy and physiology of the normal prostate, as well as its pathophysiology. The course also presents the statistics and risk factors associated with the epidemiology of prostate cancer.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4. Objectives
5. Prostate Anatomy
6. Hormonal Environment
7. Pathophysiology
8. Modes of Metastasis
9. Classification
10. Progress Check

EPIDEMIOLOGY
11. Objectives
12. Epidemiology
13. Biological Risk Factors
14. Diet and Environment
15. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
16. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Know prostate anatomy
Distinguish between types of prostate cancer
Describe the different patterns of cancer spread or metastasis
Explain how TNM and Gleason grading are used to classify prostate cancer
Know the worldwide statistical incidence of prostate cancer
Be familiar with the mortality statistics of various ethnic groups within the U.S.
List the risk factors associated with the development of prostate cancer

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