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Experience of, awareness of and help-seeking for potential cancer symptoms in smokers and non-smokers: A cross-sectional study

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  • Julie Walabyeki
  • Joy Adamson
  • Hannah L Buckley
  • Helena Sinclair
  • Karl Atkin
  • Hilary Graham
  • Katriina Whitaker
  • Jane Wardle
  • Una Macleod

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Background: Presenting to primary care with potential cancer symptoms is contingent on one’s ability to recognize potentially serious symptoms. We investigated differences between smokers and non-smokers in symptoms experienced, awareness and consulting of potential respiratory, head and neck cancer symptoms. Methods: Smokers and non-smokers aged over 50 from Yorkshire general practice lists were sent a postal questionnaire asking about symptoms, consulting and awareness of cancer symptoms. Data were analysed using STATA14. Results: Response rate after one reminder was 30.5% (1205/3954). Smoking status was associated with experience of cough (p

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  • Julie Walabyeki & Joy Adamson & Hannah L Buckley & Helena Sinclair & Karl Atkin & Hilary Graham & Katriina Whitaker & Jane Wardle & Una Macleod, 2017. "Experience of, awareness of and help-seeking for potential cancer symptoms in smokers and non-smokers: A cross-sectional study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(8), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0183647
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183647
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