This Basic Level course takes a look at and defines metastasis, angiogenesis, and tumor angiogenesis, describing how they occur in relation to cancer. You'll learn where angiogenesis occurs normally in the body, how it's regulated, and how it affects tumor growth. You'll also read about the molecules and proteins that can activate angiogenesis, the proteins that inhibit angiogenesis, and the drugs that block angiogenesis.

At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:

1. Define metastasis, angiogenesis, and tumor angiogenesis and describe how they occur in relation to cancer.
2. Recall where angiogenesis occurs normally in the body.
3. Describe how angiogenesis is regulated and how it affects tumor growth.
4. List the molecules and proteins that can activate angiogenesis.
5. List the proteins that inhibit angiogenesis.
6. Discuss drugs that block angiogenesis.