Breast Cancer Awareness and Caregivers in Egypt

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What percentage of female cancer cases in Egypt are breast cancer cases?

  • 33% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 40%

What is the average time in months that Egyptian women take from developing a breast symptom until presentation?

  • 6 months
  • 2 months
  • 8 months
  • 4.4 months (correct)

What percentage of Egyptian women had some form of clinical screening in the year prior to the survey?

  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 2% (correct)
  • 5%

What is the lag time from developing symptoms until commencing treatment in Egyptian women?

<p>more than 6 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Egyptian women performed breast self-examination in the year prior to the survey?

<p>6% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of new breast cancer cases diagnosed in Egypt each year?

<p>more than 22,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cut-off score to categorize the study candidates into good vs. poor knowledge of breast cancer?

<p>50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be one of the main factors keeping Egyptian women from undergoing breast screening?

<p>Lack of awareness of breast cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of delayed presentation of breast symptoms in Egyptian women?

<p>Breast cancer upstages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it critical to raise awareness about breast cancer in Egyptian women?

<p>To encourage early diagnosis and treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Egyptian women's behavior regarding breast symptoms?

<p>They take a long time to present to a doctor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 6-month lag time in Egyptian women with breast symptoms?

<p>It allows breast cancer to progress and upstage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the lack of awareness about breast cancer in Egyptian women?

<p>They are less likely to undergo breast screening (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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