The student will:
- be able to define cancer and differentiate benign from malignant neoplasms
- be able to describe the theories of carcinogenesis
- be able to explain carcinogens and identify risk factors for cancer
- be able to compare the mechanisms and characteristics of normal cells to those of malignant cells
- be able to describe the physical and psychosocial effects of cancer
- become familiar with patient organizations and community support for patients with cancer