Public awareness of cancer in Britain: a population-based survey of adults

2009327 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Kathryn A. Robb · University College London

S Stubbings · University College London

Antonio J. Ramírez · King's College London

Una Macleod

Joan Austoker · Cancer Research UK

Jo Waller · Cancer Research UK

Sara Hiom · Cancer Research UK

Abstract

A combination of public education about symptoms and empowerment to seek medical advice, as well as support at primary care level, could enhance early presentation and improve cancer outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Climate Change Communication and Perception

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Cancer

Volume 101, Issue S2, pp. S18-S23

DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605386

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