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Educates on the principles of cancer biology, including the various genetic and molecular changes normal cells undergo during transformation into malignant cancer cells. Helps to gain an understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms that go awry, thereby providing optimal conditions for cancer. Explores the role of mutations in cancer cells, and how they lead to the dysregulation of essential biological properties like programmed cell death, cell proliferation and differentiation. Focuses on the interface of cancer and medicine. Compares classical treatment methods with newer treatment strategies like targeted therapies. Explores the challenges associated with diagnosing cancers, as well as ways in which to prevent cancer.