Table 2 Recall of cancer warning signs
From: Cancer awareness among adolescents in Britain: a cross-sectional study
Yes | ||
|---|---|---|
n | % | |
Lump or swelling | 308 | 64.4 |
Did not know | 125 | 26.2 |
Hair loss | 69 | 14.4 |
Pain | 66 | 13.8 |
Change in appearance of mole | 66 | 13.8 |
Nausea/Sickness | 45 | 9.4 |
Headache/Migraine | 45 | 9.4 |
Bleeding | 40 | 8.4 |
Cough | 39 | 8.2 |
Tiredness/Fatigue | 33 | 6.9 |
Generally unwell | 32 | 6.7 |
Weight loss | 31 | 6.5 |
Tumour/Growth | 17 | 3.6 |
Breathing problems | 16 | 3.3 |
Spots/rashes | 14 | 2.9 |
Feeling weak | 10 | 2.1 |
Bruising | 8 | 1.7 |
Bowel/Bladder Habits | 7 | 1.5 |
Dizziness | 7 | 1.5 |
Sore that doesn't heal | 6 | 1.3 |
Blurred vision | 5 | 1.0 |
Flu symptoms | 5 | 1.0 |
Swallowing | 4 | 0.8 |
Stomach ache | 4 | 0.8 |
Sore throat | 4 | 0.8 |
Loss of appetite | 3 | 0.6 |
Cramps | 3 | 0.6 |
Infection | 3 | 0.6 |
Weight gain | 2 | 0.4 |